The recently concluded BayaniRun 2025 was more than just a fitness event; it was a collective act of volunteerism. Every step taken, every runner who registered, and every hand that helped behind the scenes contributed to creating a meaningful impact. Together, runners and event volunteers supported six incredible NGOs championing diverse causes.

Turning Miles Into Meaning

Through the BayaniRun community’s combined efforts, both on the track and on the ground, donations and participation were distributed to organizations that continue to make a difference in Davao and beyond:

• Bantay Hayop Davao – Advocating for animal welfare and the protection of rescued animals
  Donation: Php 53,250 | Runners: 210
  
• SOS Children’s Village – Providing a safe and loving home for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children
  Donation: Php 44,640 | Runners: 230
  
• iVolunteer Philippines – Promoting volunteerism and connecting Filipinos to meaningful opportunities to serve
  Donation: Php 40,170 | Runners: 134
  
• Tambayan Center for Children’s Rights – Supporting the rights, empowerment, and protection of marginalized children and youth
  Donation: Php 18,240 | Runners: 62
  
• EGIP Foundation, Inc. – Helping communities access education and sustainable development programs
  Donation: Php 17,610 | Runners: 87
  
• Philippine Eagle Foundation – Protecting and conserving the critically endangered Philippine Eagle and its forest habitat
  Donation: Php 17,370 | Runners: 63
  

Celebrating Impact Together

A ceremonial turnover to SOS Children’s Village marked the beginning of distributing the collective donations. Similar turnovers with other NGOs are expected to follow in the coming weeks, highlighting the shared spirit of service and community.

Beyond the Finish Line

BayaniRun doesn’t end at the finish line. Its impact lives on through the communities uplifted, the wildlife protected, and the lives touched by volunteerism. Both runners and event volunteers continue to play a vital role in this journey, whether through donations, kit packing, runner assistance, event support, or community outreach with partner NGOs.

Together, the BayaniRun community has demonstrated that running extends beyond fitness; it can build futures, protect wildlife, empower communities, and bring hope.