Anne Curtis dedicates Tokyo marathon to Filipino youth
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Actress and host Anne Curtis got emotional after crossing the finish line of the 2023 Tokyo Marathon, one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. Anne posted a series of photos on Instagram, giving thanks to her family and fellow kababayans who cheered for her during the marathon. “Every single kilometre was worth it, knowing I was running to help Filipino children heal and recover through the funds WE (yes, this includes every single one of you that donated) raised together,” she wrote in the caption.
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As the celebrity advocate for UNICEF since 2018, Anne partnered with the organization for raising funds for Filipino youth who are victims of violence, abuse, and exploitation. “Running with a purpose bigger than just receiving a medal kept me fueled. Which probably, unintentionally, led me to PR. Kilig. Right now, we have gone beyond our target in just 2 weeks… and as long as you keep donating for the next 30 days, I will match whatever the final amount ends up being. So we can help more children receive the services they need,” she added. Anne’s milestone was the third marathon that she joined, her previous marathons were the New York Marathon in 2016 and London Marathon in 2018. But the 2023 Tokyo Marathon was her first one after giving birth to her daughter Dahlia Amelie in 2020.