Leandri Jansen van Rensburg and Stefan Sharp, two teachers from De Hoop Primary School in Somerset West, will take on the Western Cape\u2019s premier three day stage trail run, the AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS the weekend of 27 \u2013 29 April 2018 in support of \u2018Home of Hope\u2019.<\/p>\n
A registered non-profit organisation, Home of Hope<\/strong> cares for and educates abused and abandoned children in South Africa with a special focus on those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).\u00a0 FASD is an umbrella term for a range of permanent physical and neurological disorders caused by pre-natal exposure to alcohol.<\/p>\n Both Jansen van Rensburg and Sharp will make their AfricanX debut this year when they run in the colours of Big Box Containers.<\/p>\n \u201cWe both like a challenge,\u201d admits Jansen van Rensburg.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ve only heard good stories about AfricanX and felt that the event would give us the ideal opportunity to test our trail running abilities and push our limits.\u00a0 We are grateful to Big Box for the team entry.\u00a0 It will be an honour to run in their colours.\u00a0 As our entry was a gift, we also wanted to touch someone else\u2019s life so we decided to run in support of Home of Hope.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Sharp, running for a charity is a great opportunity to \u2018pay it forward\u2019.\u00a0 \u201cLeandri and I work with children on a daily basis.\u00a0 It means a lot to us to be able to support Home of Hope, an organisation that tries to improve the livelihoods of children.\u00a0 We are looking forward to both the mental and physical challenge.\u00a0 We love adventures and that is how we view AfricanX.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cHome of Hope feels very privileged to have Leandri and Stefan acting as champions for our children,\u201d says Hayley Gimingham, Home of Hope Representative.\u00a0 \u201cTheir support will not only hopefully bring in some funds, but it will also give us some much needed exposure.\u00a0 There are many deserving charities that Leandri and Stefan could have chosen to support, but they chose us and for this we are truly grateful. We wish them the best of luck as they take part in this challenging race.\u00a0 We cannot wait to see how they perform.\u201d<\/p>\n For further information or to help Leandri and Stefan raise money for Home of Hope<\/strong> email Leandriv@dehoopps.co.za<\/a> and or Stefan@dehoopps.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThe AfricanX Trailrun is unique in that it gives trail runners a chance to compete in a multi-day stage race as part of a team,\u201d says Willie Ward, Director of Big Box Containers.\u00a0 \u201cEach stage boasts stunning scenery, while the \u2018village feel\u2019 and wonderful hospitality in the race village is rivalled by none.\u00a0 Big Box Containers, through our corporate social investment strategy, has a strong focus on education. We have been involved with various projects where shipping containers are used as classrooms. The fact that Leandri and Stefan are passionate teachers that want to \u2018use\u2019 their entries for such a good cause really makes the fit special.\u00a0 We are both excited and proud to offer them an entry into the 2018 event.\u201d<\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2018 AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS<\/strong><\/p>\n Teams of two (male\/female\/mixed) will be seen putting teamwork and endurance to the test when they battle it out on a route that will vary in distance between 22 – 34km each day.\u00a0 The three routes have been planned in such a way that the runners will have the opportunity to tackle a different breath-taking scenic route each day. DATE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>27 \u2013 29 April 2018<\/p>\n FORMAT:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Three-day stage race \/ teams of two (male\/female\/mixed)<\/p>\n VENUE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Boschendal Wine Estate (Stellenbosch\/Franschhoek)<\/p>\n DISTANCE:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Between +- 22km \u2013 +- 38km each day SANET WENTZEL SPIRIT AWARD<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Introduced in memory of a fallen athlete, the \u2018Sanet Wentzel Spirit honours AfricanX entrants who persevere irrespective of the adversity that they face.\u00a0 Trail runners taking part in the 2018 AfricanX Trailrun are encouraged to send their nominations with a short description to niquita@stillwatersports.com<\/p>\n BEST DRESSED COMPETITION<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Although all three stages of the AfricanX Trailrun <\/strong>are equally special, Stage Two features \u2018that extra flair\u2019 with trail runners allowing their creative sides to get the better of them as they try to outdo their rivals in the AfricanX\u2019s \u201cBest Dressed\u201d competition.\u00a0 With awesome sponsor prizes up for grabs, \u201cDress Up Day\u201d is sure to be the source of much excitement.<\/p>\n Follow us on Face Book:\u00a0 <\/strong>Stillwater Trail Running<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Twitter: \u00a0<\/strong>@ASICS_ZA<\/a> \/ @runtheafricanx<\/a><\/p>\n For additional information on the AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n ENDS<\/p>\n Issued by:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 NEWSPORT MEDIA<\/a><\/p>\n
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