{"id":18159,"date":"2018-05-08T19:47:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T17:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=18159"},"modified":"2018-05-08T19:47:31","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T17:47:31","slug":"spca-supported-by-parkrun-paddy-at-fnb-cape-town-12-onerun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/spca-supported-by-parkrun-paddy-at-fnb-cape-town-12-onerun\/","title":{"rendered":"SPCA supported by parkrun Paddy at FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

On Sunday, 20 May 2018 parkrun Paddy will rally in support of the SPCA at the 4th<\/sup> annual FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN.<\/p>\n

An 11 year old Jack Russel Terrier from Table View, Paddy was treated like a celebrity at his first FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN in 2016.<\/p>\n

According to Paddy\u2019s Guardian, Mary Langebrink, she and her friends are passionate animal supporters.\u00a0 \u201cIn 2016 a group of us painted our faces with whiskers (like cats and dogs) and wore SPCA arm warmers and pinned posters to our backs to raise awareness for SPCA\u2019s anti dog fighting campaign.\u00a0\u00a0 Because we were running for SPCA, we thought that it would be fun to let Paddy wear a SPCA bandana in support of the cause.\u00a0 During this run Paddy was treated like a celebrity, and was stopped on numerous occasions so that people could take photos of him or selfies with him.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe participated in this race again in 2017 and was once again a hit,\u201d continues Langebrink.\u00a0 \u201cIt was whilst participating last year that my friend Trudy Clayden (now Paddy\u2019s Social Media Officer) and I hatched a plan that in 2018 we would create social media accounts for Paddy to raise funds for SPCA.\u00a0 We decided to take advantage of Paddy\u2019s \u2018celebrity status\u2019 and let it help a good cause!\u00a0 The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN is one of those \u2018not to be missed\u2019 races.\u00a0 It is by far the most fun race on the Cape Town athletics calendar.\u201d
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To find out more about Paddy and his cause follow him on Instagram<\/a> and\/or Twitter<\/a> @parkrunpaddy\u00a0 To contribute towards Paddy\u2019s cause visit CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cIt means a lot to our organisation that Mary and Paddy have decided to make their race count for more, by creating awareness and raising funds for the many animals in our care,\u201d says Natasha Johannes, Cape of Good Hope SPCA Fundraising Officer.\u00a0 \u201cThe Cape of Good Hope SPCA will celebrate its 146th<\/sup> birthday on the same day as the race.\u00a0 This makes Paddy and Mary\u2019s campaign extra special.\u00a0 Their goal is to raise R5000.\u00a0 This will assist us in caring for over 100 abandoned, rescued, impounded, stray and\/or seized cats and dogs. These funds will enable us to administer the necessary treatment to ensure that these animals are parasite free, healthy and happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 1872, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA is the founding society of the SPCA movement in South Africa and the oldest animal welfare institution in the country.<\/p>\n

Charity Support<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online, runners can choose to support either or both the FNB Cape Town ONERUN Charities:\u00a0 The Cape Of Good Hope SPCA <\/strong>and Die Burger Kersfonds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 20 May 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nWoodbridge Island, c\/o R27 and Loxton Road, Milnerton (Cape Town)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBree Street (Cape Town, CBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R170 (licensed) \/ R205 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n

Gold Package Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/ R885 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Facebook: <\/strong>Ctown12<\/a> \/ CapeofGoodHopeSPCA<\/a> \/ @DBKersfonds<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter: <\/strong>@CTown12 <\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong> CapeTown_12<\/a> \/ CapeSPCA<\/a><\/p>\n

Hashtag:\u00a0 <\/strong>#CT12Run<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0 <\/strong>www.thecapetown12.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN<\/strong> forms part of the \u201cFNB Run Your City Series<\/strong>\u201d that includes the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN (taking place on Monday, 24 September 2018 \/ Heritage Day) and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN (taking place on Sunday, 14 October 2018).<\/p>\n

Runners taking part in all three events will be rewarded with an unrivalled event experience, a FNB Run Your City Series Performance T-shirt and medal on completion of the third race, the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN, where a special hospitality area awaits.<\/p>\n

CLICK HERE<\/a> to watch the FNB Run Your City Series <\/strong>Teaser Video.<\/p>\n

For further information please visit www.runyourcityseries.com<\/a>\u00a0 For more information on the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN visit www.thecapetown12.com<\/a> or email entries@thecapetown12.com<\/p>\n

About the FNB Run Your City Series<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB is proud to bring you the FNB Run Your City Series. The series encompasses three unique mass races namely the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN. The three races are about inclusivity for all as well as encouraging business involvement, family, world class achievement and fun for all participants.<\/p>\n

FNB\u2019s strategy is to engage with our clients and non-clients through healthy lifestyle activities, where we sponsor selected sporting events that allow us relationship building opportunities, ensuring that we enrich the communities and the lives of those around us. Through the runs, we encourage runners to run their city their way. We invite all runners back to the city to experience the rejuvenation, revival and renewed city centres.<\/p>\n

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