Community runs for Hospice Wits

KYALAMI – The purpose of the run at Kyalami Corner was to raise funds for well-known charity organisation Hospice Wits.

March 15, 2022

Khomotso Makgabutlane and Angela Trzeciak 1 minute read

Participants in the Run to the Shops race keep up a good pace. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Community members put on their running shoes to take a 5km run around Kyalami Corner Shopping Centre on March 12.

A runner at the Run to the Shops event is in high spirits. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

The centre partnered with Run/Walk for Life Centurion and saw a number of participants participate in the Run to the Shops event to raise funds for the Hospice Wits. The non-profit organisation assists a number of patients who are terminally ill. It also provides counselling on grief and loss and coming to terms with difficult news.
While the run was not centred on who could finish first, Future Bafana was the first of the group who finished the race in a time just over 20 minutes.

Brian Bopoto in action in the Run to the Shops event. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Sam Mthembu, Asa Kwake and Zandile Mahlangu show off their medals at the Run to the Shops event. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

“I really enjoyed the race. I follow the Run/Walk for Life Facebook page and that’s how I came across this race. I enjoy running and I used to participate in such races,” he said.

Families also use the race as a means to enjoy the outdoors. Photo: Khomotso Makgabutlane

Kgaugelo Makgati was another participant in the race who had a pleasant morning. “This was my first Run/Walk for Life race and I had fun and would do it again, ”she said.