Durban’s Roshan crunching to crush cancer

THE man with abs of steel, Durban’s Roshan Ramburan has taken up the challenge to complete 100 000 crunches in 17 hours, all in the name of charity.

Ramburan, (62), has been hard at work, spending most of his day training his body in preparation for the epic challenge.

“Come 1 February I will be completing my task of 100 000 crunches in 17 hours for the Cancer Association of South Africa. Funds raised on the day will go a long way in furthering the organisation’s mandate throughout the communities it serves,” he said.

Ramburan began fitness training at the age of six and said his main influence growing up was his brother. “He inspired and guided me. Over the years, I visited the Shaolin Temple in Hong Kong were I attained my martial arts honours. I then opened my own fitness company and am a trainer at local gyms,” he said.

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Ramburan said as he had lost loved ones to cancer, the cause was close to his heart. He said he was hoping to raise R3 million for CANSA.

When asked what his family thought of his campaign, Ramburan said he has had more support from his son’s friends.

“My son, also a gym fanatic, said I am crazy. He trains in Johannesburg with lots of competing bodybuilders,” he said.

The event will take place at the First Fitness Gym in Reservoir Hills. Roshan challenges colleagues, fitness partners, friends, family, business partners and companies to help him and CANSA kickstart this fundraiser.

“Every cent counts and this is for a worthy cause!” he said.
Contact CANSA on 031 205 9525 to help with fundraising.

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