Run for Leprosy is an event that Teach For Indonesia held to increase the awareness and solidarity to people who has leprosy. Leprosy is an infectious disease that causes severe, disfiguring skinsores and nerve damage in the arms and legs. Leprosy is caused by a slow-growing type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae . It interfere the granuloma of the nerves, skin, and respiratory system.
Leprosy is a curable disease. It can now be cured with treatment. There are several antibiotics for leprosy. Leprosy itself has 2 different types: paucibacillary and multibacillary. Those 2 types are both can be cured.
As a runner, I felt that the event was fun. After entering the university, I hardly ever doing some sports. It was a great opportunity to go running with some of my friends. It was also my first time having a marathon race. I feel addicted to join this kind of activity.
For me, the socialization of leprosy is needed. Many people out there having perception that leprosy can't be cured. We should let people to know more about this disease and change the perception about it.
Here are some of my photos that taken at the venue.
Rizky Andiputra
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