ALASKA Milk Day continues to grow with more than 12,000 joining its annual Family Run this year held simultaneously in four cities – Taguig, Naga, Davao and Cebu – last Saturday.
Alaska celebrated the importance of proper nutrition and exercise with activities at McKinley West, Taguig; SM City Naga; SM City Davao; and SM Seaside Cebu.
After the 5 a.m. run, a milk toast was held at 6 a.m. followed by a Zumba session which started at 6:30 a.m. Free breakfast was served to all participants.
Alaska Milk Marketing Director Blen Fernando said the objective for staging the event is to encourage everyone to engage in healthy pursuits and to always have good nutrition.
“It is best for everyone to engage in sports whether it’s basketball, football or just running and walking. It is important to stay active and to always drink your milk for proper nutrition,” said Fernando.
Everyone from all walks of life – from teens and tweens, who came with their friends, to parents who came with their children, and even grandmothers who came with their Zumba group mates – joined the fun-filled activity.
Lucia Bona, 74, from Tatalon, Quezon City was among the eldest participants. She came with 30-member Barangay Tatalon Zumba and Wellness group. They were led by Amy Santos, 68, who organized the group 10 years ago as a way of keeping fit at any age.
Other than hosting the event, for every participant who joined Alaska donated a can of milk to the beneficiary institution of partner Children’s Hour.
Alaska Milk Day reinforces the importance of drinking milk and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
