- BOXR Gym is hosting a run on Monday evening in downtown Miami to raise funds for victims of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia.
- As of Wednesday, there were at least 254 dead.
- Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella, who took office on Friday after a ceremony in Cali, visited Quibdó on Monday and Pereira on Tuesday, when he estimated about 2,595 injured and more than 1,000 homes destroyed.
- The event is at 6:30 p.m. at the gym at 1310 NE First Avenue, just north of Interstate 395.
BOXR Gym is organizing a run on Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Miami to support victims of the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia. The event aims to raise funds for those affected by the disaster, which has resulted in at least 254 fatalities and approximately 2,595 injuries as reported by Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella.14
The earthquake has caused significant destruction, with over 1,000 homes reported destroyed in cities like Quibdó, Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. Search-and-rescue teams have been tirelessly working since Monday morning to recover victims from the rubble in these hard-hit areas. The run will take place at the gym located at 1310 NE First Avenue, just north of Interstate 395, providing an opportunity for the Miami community to come together in support of those suffering from this tragedy.3
As the situation continues to develop, the community's response through events like this run highlights the solidarity and compassion for the victims of the earthquake, as well as the ongoing efforts to provide aid and support in the aftermath of this natural disaster.
“The 7.4-magnitude quake has left about 2,595 injured and destroyed more than 1,000 homes, according to President Abelardo De La Espriella, who visited Quibdó and Pereira this week. The run starts at 6:30 p.m. at 1310 NE First Avenue, just north of Interstate 395.”
