DURBAN runners can support five Durban based charities when they sign up for the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition that takes place on Friday, September 24 (National Heritage Day). The 10km race takes place between 05:00 – 12:00 and runners can choose their own location and route.
Forming part of SA’s premier road running series, the RUN YOUR CITY Series, the JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition proudly supports the following five Durban based charities: Durban & Coast SPCA, iThemba Lethu, Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), TREE and LIV Village.
The Durban & Coast SPCA rescues abused and neglected domestic, farm and wild animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership, providing a shelter for strays, and a veterinary service for pets of underprivileged people.
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“The pandemic has forced us to adapt in many ways in order to keep the wheels turning,” said Tanya Fleischer, Durban & Coast SPCA marketing manager.
Since 2000, iThemba Lethu has been a transition home for many abandoned and vulnerable babies and children, providing a safe, loving and nurturing place as they work to re-unite children with their biological families or find them new forever families through the process of adoption. According to Melissa Leslie, iThemba Lethu Co-Ordinator, the pandemic has resulted in a reduction in funding and an increase in need in the community due to increasing unemployment.
“It is such a privilege to be a selected charity for this great nation building event that creates unity while bringing together fellow South Africans in a common love of running. Funds raised will go towards the provision of nappies and nutrition for the babies in our baby home and food relief for our community,” said Leslie.
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Established in 1988, Reach For A Dream seeks to inspire hope and help children to believe in the power of dreams.
“We are very excited to be selected as a beneficiary of the 2021 JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition,” said Natalie Lazaris, Reach For A Dream business head.
Founded in 1984, TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Resource and Training development of/for the ECD Workforce with a special focus on Women Empowerment. “We deeply appreciate being selected as a charity for the 2021 JOBURG 10K CITYRUN Virtual Edition,” says Ruby Motaung, TREE Director.
The entrance fee for the virtual race is R225 and entries are from September 10 until midnight on September 22.
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