{"id":30516,"date":"2019-07-08T18:59:24","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T16:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=30516"},"modified":"2019-07-08T18:59:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T16:59:24","slug":"durbanites-change-lives-at-the-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/athletics\/durbanites-change-lives-at-the-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Durbanites change lives at the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Runners (and walkers) taking part in the 3rd<\/sup> annual FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN<\/strong> on Sunday 13 October 2019 can make a change by supporting one or all five of the event\u2019s charities:\u00a0 The Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD)<\/strong>, TREE<\/strong>, Durban & Coast SPCA<\/strong>, LIV Village<\/strong> and iThemba Lethu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited to celebrate the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN\u2019s 3rd<\/sup> anniversary in 2019,\u201dsays Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cAn action packed mass participation road run that highlights the splendour of its host city, the event also backs Durban\u2019s leading performing arts groups.\u00a0 We are also proud to support five local charities:\u00a0 The Reach For A Dream Foundation, TREE, Durban & Coast SPCA, LIV Village and iThemba Lethu.\u00a0 Runners and walkers can support one or all five charities when they enter the 2019 event online.\u00a0 We look forward to welcoming all entrants to the start line in October.\u00a0 Are you ready to #RunYourCityYourWay?\u201d<\/p>\n

Established in 1988, RFAD <\/strong><\/em>looks to inspire hope and help children to believe in the power of dreams.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/em>We have been part of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN since it began in 2017,\u201d says Kerry Donkin, KZN Manager RFAD.\u00a0 \u201cThe FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN highlights just how wonderful the city of Durban is.\u00a0 In 2018 we received a generous donation from the event, which allowed us to fulfil dreams for children suffering with life threatening illnesses.\u00a0 We would love to see that grow as the event grows. We would love the participants to know the value in their donation, and how their donation has impacted and changed lives.\u201d\u00a0 For more information or to support RFAD email kerry@reachforadream.org.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Founded in 1984, TREE <\/strong>(<\/em>Training and Resources in Early Education) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in Early Childhood Development, Resource and Training.<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAs a charity of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN we are granted the opportunity to network, advocate and educate the community about the importance of early childhood development (ECD),\u201d says Ruby Motaung, Director TREE.\u00a0 \u201cThe event highlights Durban in one of the most captivating ways, bringing out the best of Durban\u2019s heritage, history and wonder.\u00a0 Not only does TREE benefit by exposure, marketing and networking, but we are also granted a platform to market our handmade toys and educational resources which are building tools not only for those in an ECD environment but also for parents.\u00a0 We are always grateful for the donations received from the runners.\u201d\u00a0 For more information or to support TREE <\/strong>email ashnee@tree-ecd.co.za<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n

The Durban & Coast SPCA<\/strong> rescues abused and neglected domestic, farm and wild animals, while promoting responsible pet ownership, providing a shelter for strays, and a veterinary service for pets of underprivileged people.\u00a0 <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited\u00a0to be an official charity for the third year running.\u00a0 This is such a great event to be a part of, it really puts the ‘fun’ into fundraising!\u201d says Tanya Fleischer, Marketing Manager Durban & Coast SPCA.\u00a0 \u201cThe partnership enables us to raise much needed funds for the animals in our care and funds to fight the continual plight of animal cruelty that we face on a daily basis. We also use this opportunity to create awareness and promote animal adoptions.\u00a0 In 2018 it was lovely to see that people (runners) have a heart for animals.\u00a0 This year our very own runners of Team SPCA will be raising funds and awareness for us, we will be at race pack collection with an exciting concept and we will be at the finish line on event day cheering runners on.\u201d\u00a0 For more information or to support Durban & Coast SPCA<\/strong> email tanya@spcadbn.org.za<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Based in the community of Cottonlands, just outside of Verulam in Durban (KZN), LIV Village<\/strong> was founded in 2011 with the first children and mothers moving into their houses in August 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love to include our communities in the work that we do at LIV.\u00a0 The awareness that this event creates for LIV, is much appreciated,\u201d says Carita McCririe, LIV Leadership and Marketing Manager.\u00a0 \u201cBeing active is such a big part of the Durban community and such a fun way to show people our city. We love it.\u00a0 We are grateful for any monetary donations made to LIV.\u00a0 We want runners to know that, by choosing LIV as their charity they do so much more than just donate a few rand to an organisation \u2013 they are raising the future leaders of South Africa and therefore impacting our nation.\u201d\u00a0 To find out more about LIV Village please email info@liv-village.com<\/a><\/u> or visit www.liv-village.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Since 2001, iThemba Lethu<\/strong> has been a temporary place of safety for many abandoned and vulnerable children, providing a safe place of transition as we work to reintegrate them back into their families or find them new forever families through the process of adoption. The HIV prevention programme works to equip the youth and leaders of tomorrow with life skills, leadership skills and education to help them make wise, hope-filled decisions for their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe love Durban and we believe that restoring hope and destiny in the lives of vulnerable children creates an opportunity for the city to thrive and grow,\u201d says Melissa Leslie, Co-ordinator iThemba Lethu.\u00a0 \u201cWe are grateful to be in partnership with FNB for this event as we celebrate the potential and beauty of our city and the people in it.\u00a0Together we can change the lives of vulnerable children and build resilient family units and safe communities for them to grow up in. If our children have hope anything is possible.\u00a0 Come partner with us!\u201d\u00a0 For more information on iThemba Lethu <\/strong>please email melissa@ithembalethu.org.za<\/a><\/u> or visit www.ithembalethu.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:\u00a0 FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN is the last of three mass participation road running events that make up the FNB Run Your City Series.\u00a0 The 2019 series kicked off in Cape Town in May with the 5th <\/sup>annual FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN. Joburg will host the 4th<\/sup> annual FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN on Sunday, 24 September 2019 (National Heritage Day), after which Durban will have its turn to shine.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 13 October 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n07:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBlue Lagoon (Athlone Drive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBeachfront Precinct (near The Bike and Bean)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R185 (licensed) \/ R215 (unlicensed)<\/p>\n

Gold Package Entry:<\/strong>\u00a0 R850 (licensed) \/ R880 (unlicensed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entries Close:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday, 30 September 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

CHARITY SUPPORT<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online runners (and walkers) can support one of five Durban based charities:\u00a0 1. The Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/strong>, 2. TREE<\/strong>, 3. Durban & Coast SPCA<\/strong>, 4. LIV Village<\/strong> and\/or 5. iThemba Lethu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Facebook:\u00a0 <\/strong>Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n

Twitter:\u00a0 <\/strong>@Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram:<\/strong>\u00a0 @Durban10k\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Official hashtag:<\/strong>\u00a0 #FNBRunYourCity<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.durban10k.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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

FNB is proud to once again bring you the FNB Run Your City Series<\/u> <\/strong>which comprises of three unique mass participation events that integrate business involvement, family, diversity, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants, both individuals and businesses alike.<\/em><\/p>\n

Each of the races are developed to take participants through the historical routes around each city, thereby adding a tourism element to each race, making it more than a race but an economic opportunity for each community.<\/em><\/p>\n

The FNB Run Your City Series is made up of three races around South Africa, namely, the FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN, the FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN and the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN.<\/em><\/p>\n

For further information please visit www.runyourcityseries.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Runners (and walkers) taking part in the 3rd annual FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN on Sunday 13 October 2019 can make a change by supporting one or all five of the event\u2019s charities:\u00a0 The Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), TREE, Durban & Coast SPCA, LIV Village and iThemba Lethu. \u201cWe are excited to celebrate the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":58746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3435],"tags":[2816,2686,287,2905,2193,2685],"class_list":["post-30516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-athletics","tag-10k-citysurfrun","tag-citysurfrun","tag-durban","tag-durban-10k-citysurfrun","tag-fnb","tag-fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30516"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30516\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}