GLADJE RUSET (RUNNING FOR JOY) IN STOCKHOLM, SWDEN

 


After running in the Gladje Ruset (running for joy) in Taby, in Stockholm on 23rd August 2025. Children of any disability are treated as humans in Sweden. The Government provides education freely in regular schools, healthcare, and assistants. The human rights of the special kids are honoured.

Glädje Ruset (run for joy) is a running event held annually in August in Taby, near Stockholm, Sweden. It was on 23.8.2025. It focuses on inclusive joy for disabled children and youth. It has been organised since 2015 by Mr. Hugos Steftelse, father of a deceased special child. Participants of all abilities can walk, jog, run, and roll in the wheeled chairs distances of 2.5, 5, and 10 kilometers. They get a T-shirt and a medal. It is fun over competition, with a scenic waterfront, family activities like pony rides, face painting, bouncy castles, and funny chats. The proceeds of the run support the Hugos Steftelse Mission's activities for special kids.

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