I run for the sake of my furry paws. Igor Kretov

"Once, I promised myself that I would dedicate my every race to a socially important cause. I am an ultramarathoner, co-founder of the largest racing community – Top Runners, for which I personally became convinced that running could do real miracles, raise funds for real charitable purposes, and sometimes – save lives. So, in January 2018, I organized the Mom Charity Run, thanks to which I was able to pay bills for the treatment of my mother, who was injured in an car accident.

Charity Running is the most revered type of running and no matter what distance you overcome, the goal is important. Therefore, on 22 of April, I will run to Nova Poshta Kyiv Half Marathon and collect funds for pets from the shelter "Best Friends" in the Makarov district.

Right now, in the shelter 500 dogs and cats, 20% of which are not sterilized. Such animals, in the first place, may have health problems. Conflict situations can also arise between animals. To avoid this, every unsterilized animal is forced to live in a separate enclosure.

Carrying out sterilization of pets will take care of the health of dogs and cats, make their lives safer and solve the problem with the lack of places in the shelter. The initiatives of Happy Paw fund are very important for the four-legged and it is an opportunity to save the lives of those who trust us. So, join us in the Charity Running format!".