A group of 15 Talisman Foundation facilitators and residents will toe the line at the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race on Friday, 09 August 2019 as part of a fun team building exercise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Established in 1979 in Parktown Johannesburg as a residential home for persons diagnosed\u00a0with mental illness, the Talisman Foundation has since expanded its services and changed to a rehabilitation model that fosters independent living.\u00a0 Due to an increase in demand for their services, the foundation relocated to a bigger premises in The Hill, in the south of Johannesburg in 2003.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
According to Minda Kruger, Psycho-Social Facilitator at the Talisman Foundation, the programmes have since become more independence and empowerment driven.\u00a0 \u201cOur vision is to be the premier rehabilitation centre for individuals living with mental illness and addiction problems,\u201d says Kruger.\u00a0 \u201cWe accomplish our vision by providing quality care for our residents, encouraging our residents to participate in their rehabilitation, keeping our residents connected to the outside community, providing an environment that is conducive to rehabilitation and promoting an environment of compassion and caring within the foundation.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis will be the second year that we participate in the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race,\u201d confirms Kruger.\u00a0 \u201cWe absolutely loved the experience in 2018.\u00a0\u00a0 The event is the prime opportunity for our residents to engage with other runners, while building team spirit in order to encourage them to do more events outside of Talisman.\u00a0 We are excited to be able to further the cause for mental health awareness.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Members of the Talisman Foundation team had the following to say about the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Denzil Appalasamy.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Trusha Bhana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n both men and women were out in support.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Betsy Duvenhage.\u00a0 \u00a0\u201c<\/strong>We get encouraged to have a healthy mental life, which goes hand in hand with a<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n healthy physical life.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Event Information:\u00a0 <\/strong>2019 Totalsports Women\u2019s Race \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n For the first time since the event\u2019s inception in 2001, South Africa\u2019s largest Women\u2019s Day Celebration, the Totalsports Women\u2019s Race will be hosted on one day (Friday, 09 August 2019 \/ National Women\u2019s Day) across three major cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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