Richards Bay athletes #RunMyTown for charity
The challenge is a fundraiser for Rebuild Zululand which aims to raise funds to assist the region's small businesses that were impacted by last month's civil unrest and looting.
RICHARDS Bay endurance athletes Stacey Pretorius and Melanie van Rooyen had, by Friday morning, racked up 138.25km in their #RunMyTown challenge.
The challenge is a fundraiser for Rebuild Zululand which aims to raise funds to assist the region’s small businesses that were impacted by last month’s civil unrest and looting.
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The dynamic duo is running the length and breadth of Richards Bay by running along every road, around every loop and down every cul-de-sac. Runners of all ages and paces have joined Stacey and Melanie, who encourage more to do so.
‘This is about unity; bringing our community together through this initiative to build on the amazing community spirit already evident,’ said the pair.
Starting their #RunMyTown journey last Friday, in one week the pair racked up 138.25km before taking a well deserved break for the weekend. In a few days’ time, they will be back pounding the pavements as they #RunMyTown.
How you can join in
Members of the public are encouraged to participate by guessing the mileage Stacey and Melanie would have run come the end of the challenge.
Follow these three easy steps and you could be in line to win R1 000:
1. Guess the total distance that Stacey and Melanie will run 2. Donate to Rebuild Zululand (banking details below) 3. Email your mileage guess and proof of donation to admin@rebuildzululand.co.za
Rebuild Zululand banking details:
Bank: ABSA Account holder: Kloppers Incorporated Trust account: 40 – 4855 – 9394 Ref: ZRF + your details Branch code: 632005
For more information on the challenge and the Rebuild Zululand initiative, follow them on Facebook.
