Claudia Dieckmann will once again spearhead a group of swimmers that will take on the Western Cape’s premier open water swim, the 5th annual Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments at the majestic Eikenhof Dam (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club) on Sunday, 17 February 2019 in support of Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (MSSA).
A keen swimmer, Dieckmann was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2011 at the age of 31. MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that interrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis.
“The Sanlam Cape Mile is such a well-run event,” says Dieckmann. “In 2018 we had close to 30 people swimming as part of Team Swim4MS. We felt very welcome and the vibe created in the festival village was electrifying. The event definitely exceeded our expectations and was a great fundraising effort with close to R70 000 being raised for the cause. Fundraising is always a goal, as having a chronic and potentially disabling condition like MS is financially stressful. Other than this, we hope to increase the awareness of MS at the 2019 event.”
“I want people to realize that the MS they may have witnessed in the past is not the same as MS today,” continues Dieckmann. “MS is not a death sentence. With advancements in research and medication it is possible to live a fulfilling life. You just have to manage your symptoms. Management includes a variety of activities such as medication, a change in lifestyle and having a great Neurologist with whom you can discuss any concerns and possible treatment plans. Exercise is essential as it keeps the muscles moving, not to mention its psychological benefits. I am a huge advocate of the benefits of swimming for MS. The cool, weightless environment is ideal. That is why the Sanlam Cape Mile is the perfect event for our cause. We are really looking forward to taking part in 2019 and would love to have more swimmers Swim4MS on the day.”
If you’d like to Swim4MS at the 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments please email Claudia Dieckmann via [email protected] Swimmers wanting to donate towards the cause can do so via https://www.givengain.com/ap/swim4ms2019/
EVENT INFORMATION: Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments
The 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile boasts two exciting distances: a 1 mile (1.6km) and a refreshing 500m swim. Categories that can be entered include: a 1 mile, 5x 1 mile Charity Swim, 500m and 500m team relay (x4 member team).
| Date: | Sunday, 17 February 2019 |
| Venue: | Eikenhof Dam (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape) |
| Events: | 1 mile / 5x 1 mile / 500m individual / 500m team relay (4 members per team) |
| Categories & Entry Fees: | 1x mile / R200.00
5x mile / R600.00 500m / R100.00 500m team relay (4 member team) / R400.00 (R100.00 per swimmer) |
| Start Times: | 08:30 – 1 mile
Male and Female U/13 5x 1 mile – Charity Mile Swim |
| 09:15 – 1 mile
Male & Female 41-50 years 5x 1 mile – Charity Mile Swim |
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| 10:00 – 1 mile
Male & Female 31-40years 5x 1 mile – Charity Mile Swim |
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| 10:45 – 1 mile
Male & Female: Elite 5x 1 mile – Charity Mile Swim |
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| 11:30 – 1 mile
Male & Female 14-30 years 5x 1 mile – Charity Mile Swim |
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| 12:15 – 500m
Male & Female: U/13 Male & Female: Open |
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| 12:45 – 500m:
Parents and Children |
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| 13:25 – 4 x 500m Team Relay |
The first 2 000 swimmers (entered and paid) will receive a technical event t-shirt, while all swimmers will receive a branded swimming mesh bag.
Twitter: @CapeMile
Facebook page: Cape Mile
Instagram: @cape_mile
For more information or to enter the Sanlam Cape Mile please visit www.stillwatersports.com, contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email [email protected]
ABOUT THE SANLAM GROUP
Sanlam is a leading financial services group listed on the JSE Limited and the Namibian Stock Exchange. Established in 1918 as a life insurance company, the South Africa-based Sanlam Group has transformed into a diversified financial services business. Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments and Santam ̶ the Group provides comprehensive and tailored financial solutions to individual and institutional clients across all market segments.
The Group’s areas of expertise include insurance, financial planning, retirement, trusts, wills, short-term insurance, asset management, risk management and capital market activities, investment and wealth. The Group operates in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Mozambique, India, Malaysia and the United Kingdom and has business interests in the USA, Australia and the Philippines. It has a stake in leading global micro-insurance specialists, UK-based Micro-Ensure Holdings Limited, which has a footprint across Africa and India servicing more than 10 million enrolled clients.
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