Take on autism fun run
It's time for the "Blue and You" Autism Run/Walk.
SHOW your support for Autism awareness by walking the walk and not just talking the talk, on Saturday, 21 April at 8am.
The 5km walk/run and 10km run will take place along the beachfront promenade, beginning at Natal Mounted Rifles on the corner of Masabalala Yengwa Avenue and Isaaih Tshangase Road.
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which affects one in 68 people, refers to a range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. There is not one type of autism but many, caused by different combinations of genetic and environmental influences.
The objective of this fun run/walk is to promote awareness of those with ASD who are part of families and communities and drive the message to promote inclusion in schools as well as access to services for those with ASD.
Currently, treatment for those with ASD is not covered by any South African medical aids, resulting in those without the financial resources not receiving assistance for the treatment for their children. The overall vision is to develop a community therapy centre that is self-sufficient and will go on to providing therapy for those in the low income sector. Funds raised at the fun walk run will go towards creating this therapy centre.
Register at www.eventtiming.info or get to Musgrave Shopping Centre on Saturday, 14 April between 10am and 2pm and again on Friday, 20 April between 3pm and 5pm to register and collect your race numbers and race packs. Musgrave Centre will also be providing T-shirts and race pack bags to the first 500 who sign up to do the race.
Cost to enter for the 5km is R80 and R100 for the 10km. Children under two years participating take part for free. Contact blueandyourun@gmail.com or 031 837 0352. Register online at www.blueandyou.co.za.
