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Fanlyc’s Relay for Life brings 24 hours of effort and hope to Panama’s Cinta Costera 3

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Hundreds of people gathered at Cinta Costera 3 for the 27th Fanlyc Relay for Life, walking, running, cycling and skating to support children and teenagers with cancer.
  • The 24-hour event dedicates each lap to a child or teenager recently diagnosed with cancer and includes volunteers, institutions, universities and companies.
  • Fanlyc director Leslie Ducruet said activities would continue through the night, with proceeds supporting the recovery of 600 children and adolescents in Panama.

Cinta Costera 3 filled with solidarity as hundreds of people walked, ran, cycled and skated for children and teenagers fighting cancer. Some participants even completed the circuit with their pets.

It is a very productive activity, really, a good plan for a weekend, especially because we are supporting a good cause.

· ParticipantA participant explained why she joined the relay.

The 27th Fanlyc Relay for Life runs continuously for 24 hours. Each lap carries a special dedication to a child or teenager who has recently received a cancer diagnosis. Participants said the event offered a way to support a good cause, with options to join during the day or at night.

Come run, come support, because the atmosphere is wonderful, it is incredible.

· ParticipantAnother participant encouraged people to join during the 24-hour event.

Corporations, institutions, universities, students and volunteers took part in the circuit, which also crosses the marine viaduct. Fanlyc director Leslie Ducruet said the program included salsa at night, zumba during the day and traditional music in the early morning. She invited people to dance, participate and pray for the recovery of 600 children and adolescents in Panama.

We will also have salsa activities at night, zumba during the day and traditional music in the early morning, so you can come dance and also pray for the recovery of 600 children and adolescents in this country.

· Leslie DucruetThe Fanlyc director described the event’s activities and its beneficiaries.

The event continued without pause, with participants taking turns as others rested. A young girl who joined the race offered a simple appeal: “Come help children with cancer.” TVN Noticias also participated through its volunteer team.

Come help children with cancer.

· Young participantA girl taking part in the relay called on others to support the cause.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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