ONE RUN, which will be held on Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge on June 7, 2026, will bring disabled and non-disabled individuals together on the same track and highlight the inclusive and unifying aspect of sports. The organization, which will be held on one of the world’s most important engineering structures connecting two continents, is not just a running event; It will be a powerful symbol of solidarity, empathy, awareness and the spirit of achieving together.
While the participants run in the unique atmosphere of the bridge, they will also bring different life stories, hopes and common values together in the same rhythm. While unity and social awareness come to the fore rather than competition throughout the organization, the strong bond that sports establish between people will be felt once again.
The proceeds from the event will be used for education scholarships, sports equipment support, rehabilitation services and orthosis/prosthetic treatment processes for disabled students in need. In this respect, ONE RUN stands out as one of the exemplary organizations that strengthens the social responsibility dimension of sports and contributes to social solidarity.
ALPASLAN ÇAKAR: “SPORTS IS THE STRONGEST COMMON LANGUAGE THAT UNITS THE SOCIETY”
Ziraat Bank General Manager Alpaslan Çakar, in his evaluation of the organization, drew attention to the transformative effect of sports on society and made the following statements:
“As Ziraat Bank, we see contributing not only to economic development but also to social development as one of our fundamental responsibilities. Sports is a universal value that brings together differences in common goals, strengthens solidarity and strengthens social ties. Organizations such as ONE RUN reveal the transformative power of sports in the most meaningful way.”
Çakar also drew attention to the importance of projects that support disabled individuals to take a more visible and active part in all areas of social life and said:
“ONE RUN, where disabled and non-disabled individuals run side by side on the same track, is a strong reflection of the understanding of equality, inclusion and equal opportunity. We will continue to take part in such projects that create social awareness, remove barriers between individuals and strengthen the culture of common life.”
“THE SUPPORT WE PROVIDE TO SPORTS IS PART OF A LONG-TERM APPROACH”
Alpaslan Çakar stated that Ziraat Bank’s support to sports is not limited to certain organizations, but is part of a strong sports vision that goes back many years and said:
“We have been providing significant support in different branches for many years in order to develop Turkish sports, introduce young people to sports and increase international success. We believe that sports bring values such as discipline, effort, fighting spirit and teamwork to society. For this reason, we attach importance to supporting not only professional sports clubs but also social projects that contribute to the meeting of young people and children with sports.”
ZIRAAT BANK’S STRONG PRESENCE IN DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF SPORTS
Ziraat Bank, which has been contributing to the development of Turkish sports for many years, draws attention especially with its successes in the field of volleyball. Ziraat Bankkart; It is among the strongest representatives of Turkish sports with its Efeler League championships, Turkish Cup successes and important rankings achieved in the European arena in recent years.
Ziraat Bank continues to contribute to the development of sports in different areas, especially youth sports projects such as football, basketball and running, as well as volleyball. The bank aims to contribute to the raising of healthy generations, especially by supporting organizations that encourage young people to engage in sports.
Support given to projects that strengthen social inclusion also forms an important part of Ziraat Bank’s sports approach. Contributions to organizations that encourage disabled individuals to participate more actively in social life through sports reflect the understanding that sports should be accessible to everyone.
ONE RUN, which will be held on the Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge connecting two continents, will show that sports is not only a physical activity; It also reveals once again that it is an important value that strengthens social solidarity, sense of unity and common life culture.
Ziraat Bank will continue to take part in projects that add value to society, support the unifying power of sports and contribute to organizations that create social benefit in the coming period.
