RELEASE: Charity Beneficiary for 2024

We Are Joining The Fight To Help improve the quality of life for patients and families living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

JINJA, 25^th June 2024/Independence Weekly — Color King and the associated partners are proud to present the 4^th annual INDE PEN DENCE Color Run which is to happen on 9^th October at Naranbhai field in Jinja.

The INDE PEN DENCE Color Run brings together people of various ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities to celebrate Uganda’s independence, this year, we are celebrating Uganda@62. Cultural exchanges happen through food & drinks, African games, sports & recreation, arts, competitions, live performances, and massive color throws. The flagship activity is the untimed 5km “fun run” where participants get blasted with color powder every 1 km as they walk, jog, dance, or ride to the finish line where the winning trophy will go to the last place winner. There will also be an afterglow party to wrap up the massive celebration with top DJs, glow stick outfitting, fluorescent painting, fireworks, and more.

INDE PEN DENCE Color Run draws inspiration from the Hindu festival Holi, which marks the coming of spring. On this day, people throw powdered paint, known as gulal at each other. For one day the distinctions between castes, religions, and gender are set aside and everyone is equal.

Our Impact Areas

We are committed to 5 things, these form the pillars that guide the work and focus of the brand

Patriotism Among All

Community & Charity

Health & Wellness

High Traffic Marketplace

Inter-Regional Tourism

Community & Charity

Through our “Do Gooder” campaign, each year, we partner with a note-worthy charity to help promote their work and raise funds, in this way, we amplify their impact. Earlier this year, we opened up online submissions in which the public could nominate their favorite charity to become this year’s charity beneficiary. Choosing a charity is a combination of public submissions and an internal nomination team that shortlists the submissions after which the final selection is made. After various submissions, we are happy to announce our 2024 charity beneficiary.

Congratulations to Raising Hope International Friends; a non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to improving the social health and quality of life for patients and families living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).

“This year, we had over 45 submissions and each of them is making our communities a better place through their extraordinary work and focus. Raising Hope stood out to us in many ways and we can’t be happier than to be serving with them”

says INDE PEN DENCE Color Run lead Anthony Jermaine

“The work they are doing is extraordinary, many lives are being transformed and even saved through their work.“

How You Can Support

A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will be donated to Raising Hope International Friends. In addition to buying a Color Run ticket(s), you can also make a direct donation when you buy tickets online. This donation will be added to the ticket price of your ticket and 100% of that donated will be given to Raising Hope International Friends.

What to expect

This year will be more adventurous than that of the previous years, there will be something for everyone.

A Color Kit is a small admissions pack you will receive with a paid ticket. Each color kit includes an all-day entry wristband, an official “Uganda @62” t-shirt, a bottle of mineral water, a sachet of color powder, a Color Run bib, and a pack of crisps. Attendees who cannot afford a full Color Kit can alternatively purchase an entry pass. Entry pass comes with an all-day entry wristband and race bib. All entry pass ticket holders must wear their own white top. Entry passes can be upgraded (before the event) to color kits if needed.

ITEMS ↓	ENTRY ONLY ↓	ADULT KIT ↓	CHILD KIT ↓
T-SHIRT	N/A	ADULT	CHILD
FESTIVAL PASS	YES	YES	YES
MINERAL WATER	NO	YES	YES
SACHET COLOR	NO	YES	YES
RACE BIB	YES	YES	YES
PACK OF CRISPS	NO	YES	YES

Stages

The event comes alive with 4 play-all-day stages

• Main Stage: Area for live performances such as DJ’s, magicians, acrobats, performing artists, visual artists, and more.
• African Game Stage: Play the African way All day with classic games such as Kwepena, Bladda, Sonko, Duulu, Gogolo, Sack Race, Omweso & many more.
• Sports Area: The INDE PEN DENCE Cup; a multi-sport tournament. Sports currently include Lacrosse, Cricket, bumper football
• Kids Area: All-Day play space for young patriots of all ages

Experiential Points Along The 5km Route

1. Color Blast Stations are set up along the Color Run route at every 1 km. Attendees are splashed with a different color at each point.
2. A water station for hydration 2.5 km along the route
3. A spirit station where eligible participants can reward themselves with a beverage or two after their dash for last place.
4. Foam station where you will step into a world of suddy goodness

Policy Changes

• No admission will be granted to attendees without white t-shirts/tops.
• No standalone entrance to persons under 16. Persons under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Must be 18+ to attend the INDE PEN DENCE Glow Party

Prices

TICKET TYPE ↓	PRICE ↓
Entry Ticket	10,000 ugx
Child/Student Color Kit	20,000 ugx
Adult Color Kit	30,000 ugx
Bike Ticket (color kit + bike rental)	60,000 ugx
Parton Kit	50,000 ugx
UG@62 T-Shirt	20,000 ugx

About The INDE PEN DENCE Color Run

As a growing brand across the regions, the INDE PEN DENCE Color Run brings together people of various ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities in celebration of Uganda’s independence. It is the most vibrant color festival in Uganda. This year, we are celebrating #ugandaAt62

About Raising Hope International Friends

RHIF was established to respond to the high prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda and beyond. In doing so, we aim at contributing to awareness raising and educating the public on sickle cell disease.

RHIF supports and contributes immensely to improving the quality of life of people living with sickle cell disease across the country. RHIF continues to advance care and treatment by supporting research and advocating with the government on behalf of its constituents. RHIF also liaises with community agencies and stakeholders to bring more awareness to the disease.

For more information about Raising Hope International Friends, please visit their website at https://raisinghopeinternational.org/