Today, the day that Johan Cruyff would have turned 71, the Cruyff Foundation 14K Run is held. It was another successful edition. The unique Social Run had over 4.000 participants, running one of the three distances: 1,4K specially for kids, 5K or 14K.
The participants were running through the streets of Amsterdam and ended at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which today presented its new logo and is home to AFC Ajax, the club that meant so much to him. A beautiful way to honor the Cruyff Legacy!
The yield of the 5K Run and 14K Run and related fundraising activities will benefit the projects of the Cruyff Foundation. The yield of the Kids Run is donated to the Ajax Foundation. During the start ceremony it was announced that we raised a total amount of €234.500,- with the 5K and 14K Run! Niels Meijer, director of the Cruyff Foundation: "With this Run we keep the legacy of Johan Cruyff alive. Johan was always committed to help children - with or without a disability - move up by being active. To see the Johan Cruyff Square crowded with excited runners to keep Johans legacy alive and - more important - to support us, is heartening."
Cruyff Legacy
The Cruyff Foundation 14K Run started at the Olympic stadium and ended at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Participants ran 14 kilometres, throughout Amsterdam, along several memorable spots in the live of the legendary number 14, like his parental home and Cruyff College. Along the way there were visuals of active children at one of the Cruyff Foundation projects. Besides Johan the benefactor, there was also attention for Johan the footballer and the initiatives he started, all part of the World of Johan Cruyff.
Sponsoren & Partners
De Cruyff Foundation 14K Run was made possible with the support of Ajax, main sponsor OTTO Work Force, the community of Amsterdam and sponsors TenneT and Pullitzer.
Photo credits: Herman van der Wulp and Ilse Schaffers.