{"id":42747,"date":"2021-10-18T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=42747"},"modified":"2021-10-18T15:09:11","modified_gmt":"2021-10-18T13:09:11","slug":"durban-charities-welcome-runner-support-at-the-absa-durban-10k-cityrun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/durban-charities-welcome-runner-support-at-the-absa-durban-10k-cityrun\/","title":{"rendered":"Durban charities welcome runner support at the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN"},"content":{"rendered":"

Excited to #ReturnToPlay<\/em>\u00a0on Sunday 31 October 2021, when entering the 2021 Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN <\/strong>runners have the option to make a change by supporting five Durban based charities:\u00a0 the Durban & Coast SPCA, iThemba Lethu, Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), TREE and LIV Village.<\/p>\n

Stillwater Sports, the organisers of the RUN YOUR CITY Series, recently welcomed proudly African bank, Absa as the Title Sponsor of South Africa\u2019s premium Road Running series.\u00a0 The Award-Winning mass participation series will boast an exciting new look, feel and experience in 2021.<\/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<\/u><\/em>. <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cA big congratulations to both the RUN YOUR CITY Series and Absa on their recent announcement.\u00a0 We\u2019re sure that this will be a beneficial relationship for everyone involved,\u201d says Tanya Fleischer, Durban & Coast SPCA\u00a0Marketing Manager.\u00a0 \u201cWe are sure that runners are beyond excited to welcome the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN as an actual event in 2021.\u00a0 It\u2019s great that things are slowly \u2018getting back to normal\u2019.\u00a0 We are thrilled to be a charity of the 2021 event.\u00a0 All funds received will be put towards caring for animals, whether it be petrol for inspectorate vans to get to animals in need, filling animal food bowls at our SPCA, providing warm blankets for animals or treating stray animals in our clinic.\u00a0 Every donation, no matter the size, means the world to us and helps us immensely. Please continue to help us be the voice for the voiceless. And of course, please enjoy your race and be safe!\u201d\u00a0 For further information on the Durban & Coast SPCA please visit:\u00a0 www.spcadbn.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

Since 2000, iThemba Lethu<\/strong> has been a transition home for many abandoned and vulnerable babies and children, providing a safe, loving and nurturing place as we work to re-unite them back into their biological families or find them new forever families through the process of adoption. <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWith Absa being one of South Africa\u2019s largest commercial banks we were delighted to hear that they are now the Title Sponsor of the RUN YOUR CITY Series,\u201d says Melissa Leslie, iThemba Lethu Co-Ordinator.\u00a0 \u201cWe are confident that with the support of Absa the event will grow in leaps and bounds.\u00a0 The fact that we are able to hold an in-person event of this nature after 18 months of lockdown is wonderful. Being able to be in a space with likeminded people does something for the human spirit.\u00a0 It\u2019s a privilege to be a charity for this great nation building event that creates unity and brings together fellow South Africans in a common love of running.\u00a0 We encourage runners to join us as we show the country the true Durban spirit.\u00a0 Run for kindness and run for unity.\u201d\u00a0 For further information on iThemba Lethu please visit:\u00a0 www.ithembalethu.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

Established in 1988, Reach For A Dream <\/strong>seeks to inspire hope and help children to believe in the power of dreams<\/u><\/em>.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is always exciting to welcome a new sponsor on board, especially one that wishes to partner with an event that highlights the beautiful cities that we have in SA,\u201d says Kerry Donkin, Reach For A Dream Foundation Regional Manager.\u00a0 \u201cAbsa is a well known bank and we are excited to have them as part of this wonderful series.\u00a0 We are extremely excited to be joining our community once again for an \u2018actual\u2019 CITYRUN in Durban. We have missed engaging with the participants of the event and cannot wait to see you all out on the road.\u00a0 Over the years the funds raised through our partnership with the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN has helped to fulfil dreams for children with life threatening illnesses. We are privileged to be a part of such a beautiful series, that highlights and supports local charities.\u201d\u00a0 For further information on Reach For a Dream please visit:\u00a0 www.reachforadream.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

Founded in 1984, TREE <\/strong>(<\/u><\/em>Training and Resources in Early Education) is a non-profit organisation that specialises in Early Childhood Development (ECD), Resource and Training development of\/for the ECD Workforce with a special focus on Women Empowerment<\/em><\/u>.\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are excited that a major brand like Absa is now backing the RUN YOUR CITY Series and we are ecstatic that the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN will be an actual event in 2021,\u201d says Ruby Motaung, TREE Director.\u00a0 \u201cWe can\u2019t wait to physically get out there and walk\/run with our peers, take in the Durban sights and just enjoy being healthy and outdoors.\u00a0 TREE is always humbled to be partnered with an amazing brand.\u00a0 This is the 4th<\/sup> year that we\u2019ve been selected as a beneficiary of the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 This event allows us to expose more people to our cause and in turn we receive more support from our communities.\u00a0 Being a non-profit and being solely reliant on donations, we are always grateful to receive donations of any kind. It is these donations that helps TREE improve the gaps caused by the lack of ECD (early childhood development) support within our rural communities. ECD is a crucial component of a child\u2019s development during birth to 5 years.\u00a0 Through ECD centres and programmes we are able to develop children to their best potential.\u201d\u00a0 For further information on TREE please visit www.tree-ecd.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

B<\/u><\/em>ased in the community of Cottonlands, just outside of Verulam in Durban (KZN), <\/u><\/em>LIV Village<\/u><\/em><\/strong> was founded in 2010 <\/u><\/em>and first opened to mothers and children in August 2011<\/u>.<\/p>\n

\u201cA big thank you to Absa for investing in an event that allows Durbanites to explore the streets of their home city,\u201d says Lindi Meyer, Head of LIV2Run.\u00a0 \u201cWe are super excited by the fact that the 2021 event will be an actual event.\u00a0 We feel extremely fortunate to be partnered with this event that shares our heart for athletes.\u00a0 The support that we receive from people in our region, country and all over the world means a lot to us. And we see our supporters as our global family.\u00a0 The funds raised will go towards the provision of holistic residential care for orphaned and vulnerable children.\u00a0 Our goal is to rescue a child, restore a life, raise a leader and release a star.\u00a0 To all Durban based runners, grab a friend and join us at the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN.\u00a0 It\u2019s going to be so much fun!\u201d\u00a0 For further information on LIV Village please visit www.liv-village.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has once again partnered with GivenGain<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0 When entering the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN online, runners can donate or start their own fundraising page to support a cause that lies close to their hearts.<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2021 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN<\/strong><\/td>\nDate:\u00a0 <\/strong>Sunday 31 October 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStart Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong>Snell Parade (South Bound)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nFinish Venue:\u00a0 <\/strong>Durban Beach Front Precinct (near Bike & Bean)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fee:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard (Licensed Runner)<\/u>:\u00a0 R 225.00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temporary License<\/u>:\u00a0 <\/strong>R 40.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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

Hashtag:\u00a0 <\/strong>#RunYourCity<\/p>\n

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

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About Absa <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Absa Group is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and is one of Africa\u2019s largest diversified financial services groups.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Absa Group offers an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management and insurance.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

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Absa operates in fourteen countries. The Group owns majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (Absa Bank Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia and has insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zambia. Absa also has representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, and securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States.<\/em><\/p>\n

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For further information about Absa Group Limited, please visit<\/em> www.absa.africa<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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About the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

A proudly South African mass participation road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has been r<\/em>evolutionizing the sport since 2015.\u00a0 A <\/em>road running celebration like no other, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series comprises three unique events namely the Absa CAPE TOWN 12K CITYRUN (launched in 2015), the Absa DURBAN 10K CITYRUN (launched in 2017) and the Absa JOBURG 10K CITYRUN (launched in 2016).<\/em><\/p>\n

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A diverse road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series integrates businesses, families, investment in community, world class achievement and fun for all participants.<\/em><\/p>\n

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For further information please visit https:\/\/runyourcityseries.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\"RYC<\/p>\n

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