{"id":24449,"date":"2018-12-03T17:47:35","date_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=24449"},"modified":"2018-12-03T17:47:35","modified_gmt":"2018-12-03T15:47:35","slug":"dieckmann-set-to-swim-for-ms-at-2019-sanlam-cape-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/dieckmann-set-to-swim-for-ms-at-2019-sanlam-cape-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"Dieckmann set to swim for MS at 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Claudia Dieckmann will once again spearhead a group of swimmers that will take on the Western Cape\u2019s premier open water swim, the 5th<\/sup> 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).<\/p>\n

A keen swimmer, Dieckmann was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2011 at the age of 31.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Sanlam Cape Mile is such a well-run event,\u201d says Dieckmann.\u00a0 \u201cIn 2018 we had close to 30 people swimming as part of Team Swim4MS.\u00a0 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\u00a0000 being raised for the cause. \u00a0Fundraising is always a goal, as having a chronic and potentially disabling condition like MS is financially stressful.\u00a0 Other than this, we hope to increase the awareness of MS at the 2019 event.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want people to realize that the MS they may have witnessed in the past is not the same as MS today,\u201d continues Dieckmann.\u00a0 \u201cMS is not a death sentence.\u00a0\u00a0 With advancements in research and medication it is possible to live a fulfilling life.\u00a0 You just have to manage your symptoms.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Exercise is essential as it keeps the muscles moving, not to mention its psychological benefits.\u00a0\u00a0 I am a huge advocate of the benefits of swimming for MS. The cool, weightless environment is ideal.\u00a0 That is why the Sanlam Cape Mile is the perfect event for our cause.\u00a0 We are really looking forward to taking part in 2019 and would love to have more swimmers Swim4MS on the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to Swim4MS at the 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments please email Claudia Dieckmann via claudiadieckmann@gmail.com<\/u><\/a>\u00a0 Swimmers wanting to donate towards the cause can do so via https:\/\/www.givengain.com\/ap\/swim4ms2019\/<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile boasts two exciting distances:\u00a0 a 1 mile (1.6km) and a refreshing 500m swim. Categories that can be entered include:\u00a0 a 1 mile, 5x 1 mile Charity Swim, 500m and 500m team relay (x4 member team).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 17 February 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\nEikenhof Dam (Elgin-Grabouw Country Club, Western Cape)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Events:<\/strong><\/td>\n1 mile \/ 5x 1 mile \/ 500m individual \/ 500m team relay (4 members per team)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Categories & Entry Fees:<\/strong><\/td>\n1x mile \/ <\/strong>R200.00<\/p>\n

5x mile \/ <\/strong>R600.00<\/p>\n

500m \/ <\/strong>R100.00<\/p>\n

500m team relay (4 member team) \/ <\/strong>R400.00 (R100.00 per swimmer)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Start Times:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:30 \u2013 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male and Female U\/13
\nMale & Female 51-60years
\nMale & Female 60+ years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n09:15<\/strong> – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 41-50 years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n10:00 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 31-40years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n10:45 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female: Elite<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n11:30 – 1 mile<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female 14-30 years<\/p>\n

5x 1 mile \u2013 Charity Mile Swim<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12:15 – <\/strong>500m<\/strong><\/p>\n

Male & Female:\u00a0 U\/13<\/p>\n

Male & Female:\u00a0 Open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n12:45 <\/strong>\u2013 500m:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents and Children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n13:25 – 4 x 500m Team Relay<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The first 2\u00a0000 swimmers<\/strong> (entered and paid) will receive a technical event t-shirt<\/strong>, while all swimmers<\/strong> will receive a branded swimming mesh bag<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Twitter:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>@CapeMile<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook page:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong>Cape Mile<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:\u00a0 <\/strong>@cape_mile<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For more information or to enter the Sanlam Cape Mile please visit www.stillwatersports.com<\/a>, contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SANLAM GROUP<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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 \u2013 Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments and Santam\u00a0 \u0336\u00a0 the Group provides comprehensive and tailored financial solutions to individual and institutional clients across all market segments.<\/p>\n

The Group\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Visit www.sanlam.com<\/a> or follow us at @sanlam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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