Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Manila, Philippines, will host the Project 1000, a run challenge hosted by Natalie Dau, an elite-endurance athlete and ultramarathoner. Dau will run 1,000 km over 12 days, equivalent to two marathons each day, to raise funds and awareness for selected beneficiaries. The event will be the final stop for the Project 1000, which has been a significant milestone in the city’s history. BGC is known for hosting numerous milestones, including birthday celebrations, get-togethers, and casual runners starting their fitness journey.
With Project 1000: Philippines having kicked off on April 21 and expected to culminate on May 2, Dau is currently traversing the island of Luzon, where she kicked off at Sta. Ana in Cagayan is expected to end in the heart of Taguig, BGC.
Known for her incredible feats of athleticism and dedication to charitable causes, Dau is once again pushing her limits after a successful 1,000-km solo run last year from Thailand to Singapore in just 12 days, setting multiple records, including a Guinness World Record for the Fastest Crossing of Peninsular Malaysia on Foot.
This incredible endeavor aims to raise crucial funds and awareness for several important beneficiaries, including BGC’s Bayani Scholars. The Bayani Scholarship Program, serving as one of the key initiatives of BGC’s non-profit arm Fort Bonifacio Development Foundation, provides educational and employment opportunities and support to marginalized but deserving students in Taguig City, empowering them to overcome barriers and build successful futures. By nurturing these young individuals, the Bayani Scholars Program strengthens the local community and fosters future leaders.
Just as well, Project 1000: Philippines is also undertaken for the benefit of additional local communities Natalie is expected to encounter along her route, including Tay-ac Elementary School in Ilocos Sur, and the Zambales-based Alon & Araw Club and Sisters of Mary, both organizations that serve to help and support the underprivileged.
As Dau dashes on, there are also multiple opportunities to be part of Project 1000 one way or another, allowing all to be part of this initiative for the benefit of our brothers and sisters.
- Follow her journey! Track Natalie’s current real-time progress on the Project 1000: Philippines live tracker, and voice out support on her socials @rockstararms
- Contribute to meaningful change. One may also opt to donate to Natalie’s ongoing GoFundMe, where you can be one of the supporters from all over the world who contribute to its AUD 50,000 goal! All donations will directly pour into the Bayani Scholars, Save the Children, and other local communities in need.
- Lace up your shoes! Anyone can even run alongside Natalie – literally! Throughout her journey, all are invited to run alongside her at any point in the route – just sign up at the official Project 1000: Philippines form and indicate your desired date to join, as well as your preferred start point to begin running with Natalie.
- Cheer for Natalie! Across her run, all are free to share her stories, drop a hi when encountering her anywhere in her Cagayan-BGC route, or join in the celebration as she reaches the finish line.
A grand culmination awaits this May 2 as BGCitizens and visitors alike are all invited to witness Natalie crossing over the finish line at Jollibee 1000, located at 39th cor Triangle Drive BGC, marking the end of the 1,000-kilometer dash and a celebration of all the causes that were supported throughout the journey.
In its continued commitment to provide cherished moments to its community, BGC invites everyone to take part in Project 1000: Philippines, where every voice, every donation, and every form of support can make a thousand differences in the world.
Follow Natalie’s journey on http://project1000.run. For more information and updates on this initiative and more, feel free to also check out BGC’s Facebook page.
