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LOCAL Monday 30 noveMber 2020

From Noord to Savaneta Let’s Run Aruba June 6th, 2021

Freewinds Volunteers help ORANJESTAD — The KLM

ensure Covid-19 safety Aruba Marathon of 2020
has been rescheduled to
June 6th, 2021. All par-
ORANJESTAD — MFA buildings are some of the busiest ticipants of 2020 are au-
offices for the general public of Aruba. That is why it is tomatically transferred to
important to follow the protocols of social distancing and the 2021 race. The reg-
wearing of masks along with the added protection of istration is also open for
sanitization with D7, the most effective virus killing agent new participants.
there is.
The beautiful course will
The Freewinds Volunteer Ministers sanitized all four MFA show you the best of Aru-
premises. Due to the number of workers and the high ba, taking you along Palm
amount of people moving through the buildings during Beach up to the famous
the day the sanitation was done after hours. This was not California Lighthouse and
a problem considering the importance of the work that Eagle Beach. We expect
needed to be done. By using D7, the most effective virus Runners and Walkers from
and bacterial killing agent there is, people can be confi- all around the World and
dent that they are getting the best in protection against our main objection is to
the possible spread of Covid-19. This is especially impor- make this race for every- unique Running event is and charity donation are
tant as the number of active cases continue to decrease. body unforgettable. Aru- AIMS/ IAAF certified, for optional Undeniably, Aru-
Prevention of the spread of the virus is the best means to ba’s health and safety young and old, schools ba’s natural environment
keep everyone safe. It can be said that an ounce of pre- protocols will be revisited and companies. For ev- has activities for every-
vention is worth a ton of cure. and reevaluated on an eryone is a suitable dis- one, of any age, interest
ongoing basis. Based on tance available. Each or nationality. Spectacu-
Mr. Jean Paul Gibbs, the facility manager for the MFA the ever-changing situa- participant will receive a lar diving, snorkeling, fish-
buildings, was very pleased with the efforts of the Volun- tion, we recommend all personalized start num- ing and golfing appeal to
teer Ministers saying, “What you have done is extremely visitors check Aruba.com ber / Bib tag, Mylaps time families, as do the fantas-
nice, very positive. You are really helping the commu- frequently for any chang- registration, a Prize win- tic white sandy beaches.
nity.” es to dates, markets, re- ning Medal and a com- We welcome participants
A staff member at one of the offices commented, “This quired procedures and plimentary Cotton Event from all over the world.
is a very positive move. The people feel happy. It is a more. Shirt. The free Aruba Hope to see you for your
great feeling to know that if something dangerous is run- Marathon App includ- “ Aruba Runcation” and
ning around it is being killed before it harms people.” Registration is open ing Track & Trace is avail- experience “One Happy
In recognition for the work that was done, the Freewinds This 3rd edition of the able at the App store or Island”. More information:
Volunteer Ministers were presented a letter of thanks from KLM Aruba Marathon is Google play. The Finisher arubainternationalmara-
the Head of MFA, Ms. Arleen Oduber, with these words on June 6th, 2021. This Running Shirt, Pasta Party thon.com.q
to the In Charge of the Freewinds Volunteer Ministers, Ms.
Susan Lora.
“On behalf of Bureau Multifunctionele Accommodatie, I
would like to express my gratitude for the Freewinds team.
“My thanks and appreciation goes to you and your team
for your extraordinary effort, time and input, especially
during this difficult period of Covid-19.
“I am aware that it’s a heavy task, but the Freewinds
team has done a great job and was even willing to do
this during the late hours of the night.
“I greatly appreciate the assistance you have provided
us. Sincerely, Arleen Oduber.”q