Local cancer survivors benefit from a charity fun run

Spartan Baby Badass Ultra (SBBU) charity fun run made a return for the second year to raise much-needed funds for the Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) in partnership with CHOC Cows.

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The race was held at the Italian Club on April 30 with a target of R250 000.

They have raised over R300 000 and are urging members of the public to continue to donate until the end of June.

Forty runners participated in the 100 km self-supported running race where 36 runners ran 4.167 km every hour, on the hour for 24 hours.

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In addition, four runners ran 4.167 miles (or 6.7 km) every hour, on the hour for 24 hours to achieve the 100-mile (or 161 km) target.

According to organisers John Sikiotis and Roberto Riccardi, the runners were everyday non-professional runners doing it to test their limits in a safe community environment.

They said they wanted to do something that would be achievable for ‘weekend runners’, which prompted the backyard ultra race format.

“All money will go towards CHOC that helps children with cancer,” said Sikiotis.

Cows was started in 2008 by a group of eight enthusiastic cyclists keen to make a difference and raise money as an independent fundraising arm for CHOC.

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“CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is an NPO made up of caring, committed, and passionate people who stand up for and support the well-being of children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders and their families.

“We aim to save lives through early detection and make the journey of those who are affected by childhood cancer less burdensome through the comprehensive support programmes we offer,” said Riccardi.

To donate, visit https://www.givengain.com/ap/the-cow-herd-raising-funds-for-the-cows-57844/#donations.