{"id":26668,"date":"2019-02-26T20:32:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T18:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=26668"},"modified":"2019-02-26T20:32:32","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T18:32:32","slug":"multiple-sclerosis-south-africa-overwhelmed-by-funds-raised-at-2019-sanlam-cape-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/multiple-sclerosis-south-africa-overwhelmed-by-funds-raised-at-2019-sanlam-cape-mile\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Sclerosis South Africa overwhelmed by funds raised at 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (MSSA) received a welcomed donation of R45\u00a0000 thanks to swimmers that participated in the 5th<\/sup> annual Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments at the serene Eikenhof Dam (Elgin Grabouw Country Club\/Western Cape) on Sunday, 17 February 2019.<\/p>\n

Amongst these entries were Claudia Dieckmann and a group of 23 swimmers, 7 of whom have Multiple Sclerosis (MS) that competed in support of Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (MSSA).<\/p>\n

Dieckmann was diagnosed with 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

\u201cOver R45\u00a0000 was raised for MS at the 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile,\u201d says a very happy Dieckman.\u00a0 \u201cWe felt very welcome and the vibe created in the festival village was electrifying.\u00a0 It was such a fun day and as usual it was very well run and extremely professional.\u00a0 We are bowled over by the generous donations made by the 2019 entrants.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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 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 thankful to Stillwater Sports for opening the Sanlam Cape Mile platform so that we could swim and raise funds for MS.\u00a0 We will definitely be back in 2020 and would love to have more swimmers Swim4MS on the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMultiple Sclerosis South Africa is thankful to Stillwater Sports and all the Sanlam Cape Mile sponsors for the opportunity to showcase our cause,\u201d says Non Smit, Director Multiple Sclerosis South Africa (MSSA).\u00a0 \u201cThe event created awareness for MS and raised much needed funds for those who are in need of care.\u00a0 Claudia is a Star-Activist.\u00a0 Living with MS herself, she exhilarates and inspires people living with MS to greater heights.\u00a0 The total amount raised is absolutely fantastic.\u00a0 We are looking forward to the next Sanlam Cape Mile.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to support or Swim4MS at the 2020 Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments please email Claudia Dieckmann via claudiadieckmann@gmail.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Event Information<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Celebrating its 5th<\/sup> anniversary in 2019 the Western Cape\u2019s premier open water swim, the Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments featured two exciting distances:\u00a0 a 1 mile (1.6km) which included a 5x 1 mile Charity Mile Swim and a refreshing 500m swim which included a 500m team relay (4 member team).<\/p>\n

The 2019 Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments included a 5x 1 mile Charity Mile Swim that saw close to 100 swimmers compete in a 5-mile swim in support of a charity of their choice.<\/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 on the Sanlam Cape Mile brought to you by Sanlam Investments please contact Stillwater Sports on 082\u00a0991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com<\/a><\/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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