The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN will boast a fourth charity in 2019 with event organisers welcoming Cotlands into the fold.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are proud to welcome Cotlands as a charity of the 2019 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cThe organisation focusses on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and offers innovative programmes that promote play-based learning amongst children from 0 \u2013 5 years of age (before they enter formal schooling).\u00a0 We are continuously impressed by the selfless nature depicted by SA\u2019s running community.\u00a0 In 2018 the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN\u2019s existing three charities (the Joburg Heritage Foundation, Reach for a Dream Foundation and Johannesburg SPCA) received overwhelming support from runners with a whopping combined total of R64\u00a0512 being raised for charity.\u00a0 We trust that runners will share our enthusiasm and show their support of Cotlands in 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n
The FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN\u2019s sister event, the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN also welcomed Cotlands as a charity in 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a charity of the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN we got to experience the positive attitude of the event crew while feeling the excitement of the race,\u201d says Gary Janeke, Cotlands Regional Manager Western Cape.\u00a0 \u201cThanks to the generosity of the runners we were able to make a greater impact in South Africa through our purpose.\u00a0 We are excited to extend our involvement with the FNB Run Your City Series by also being welcomed as a charity of the second event, the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 We love the idea of an event that highlights the splendour of its host city.\u00a0 Runners get to experience their city on foot, the event brings awareness of the environment and cities are united.\u00a0 We are proud to be part of the journey.\u00a0 Let\u2019s share our resources and opportunities to be significant in South Africa.\u00a0 No Matter how small, we all can make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
ABOUT COTLANDS<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0 Founded in 1936 Cotlands has undergone many changes, but always retained serving young children as its primary goal.\u00a0 From historical roots as a baby sanctuary, Cotlands initiated its community based programmes in 1999, primarily focusing on HIV and nutrition, and later adding psy\u00adchosocial and educational support to the programmes.\u00a0 In 2012, Cotlands conceptualised a non-centre based early childhood development (ECD) programme.\u00a0\u00a0 Today, Cotlands offers early learning play-based opportunities to thousands of children in six of South Africa\u2019s provinces through toy libraries and playgroups.<\/p>\n For further information or to show support visit www.cotlands.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 2019 FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Starting in front of FNB Bank City, runners (and walkers) will be treated to a 10km route experience that will highlight iconic landmarks and feature lively performances by a host of Joburg\u2019s leading performing arts groups.\u00a0 Iconic landmarks to look out for will include:\u00a0 the Nelson Mandela Bridge, FNB Bank City, Constitution Hill, Mary Fitzgerald Square, Wits University and <\/em>Ellis Park Stadium to mention just a few.<\/p>\n