{"id":50317,"date":"2023-04-24T18:55:13","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=50317"},"modified":"2023-04-24T18:55:13","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T16:55:13","slug":"runyourcity-in-support-of-five-local-charities-at-the-absa-run-your-city-durban-10k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/runyourcity-in-support-of-five-local-charities-at-the-absa-run-your-city-durban-10k\/","title":{"rendered":"#RunYourCity in support of five local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 6th<\/sup> annual Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong> will hit the streets of Durban on Sunday 09 July 2023. When entering online runners and walkers can make a difference by supporting five local charities: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD)<\/strong>, 2. Durban & Coast SPCA<\/strong>, 3. TREE<\/strong> (<\/u><\/em>Training and Resources in Early Education)<\/u>, 4. LIV Village <\/strong>and 5. iThemba Lethu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe can\u2019t wait for the action of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series to return to Durban in July,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cIn addition to being part of a world class experience, runners and walkers can also make their entry count by supporting five prominent Durban Charities. Each charity fulfills a vital role in the city, and we are proud to continue showing our support in 2023.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

\u201cRFAD has been a charity of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K since the event\u2019s inception in 2017, and we have enjoyed every race to date,\u201d says Kerry Donkin, Reach For A Dream Regional Manager<\/em>. <\/strong>\u201cWe have been amazed at how communities have come out to support the race and all the charities involved. It has been a privilege to partner with this wonderful event. Runners know that your contribution can change a young life in ways that you will never believe. A dream gives them hope, joy, courage, and strength. It helps them to not give up and to keep fighting their illness. By supporting our cause, you inspire that hope.\u201d For further information on Reach For A Dream please visit<\/u>\u00a0 www.reachforadream.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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#RunYourCity in support of five local charities at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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

\u201cIt is always a great opportunity to put the \u2018fun\u2019 into \u2018fundraising\u2019 at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,\u201d says Tanya Fleischer, Durban & Coast SPCA Marketing Manager<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe are honored to continue this awesome partnership. It\u2019s wonderful to see everyone come together and have such a great morning out, whilst helping their favorite charities at the same time. We use these funds to help feed the animals in our care and to fight the continual plight of animal cruelty that we face daily. We are always in need of cat\/kitten and dog\/puppy food, as well as blankets. You can add us as a beneficiary on your MySchool card, shop at our Charity Shops, donate secondhand goods for re-sale and lots more. Help us help our furry orphans. We hope you have a fabulous run!\u201d For further information on the <\/u>Durban & Coast SPCA please visit<\/u>\u00a0 www.spcadbn.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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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 thankful and honored to be a charity of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K,\u201d says Ruby Motaung, TREE-ECD Director<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cTREE\u2019s vision is to become a globally recognized institution and a thought leader in the advancement of universal and quality early childhood education throughout the African continent. TREE\u2019s mission is to facilitate and enable universal early childhood development through capacity building, partnerships, advocacy work, resource mobilization and knowledge management on a national scale and beyond. The donations received from entrants enables us to recruit and develop the capacity of the potential ECD Workforce. The skills and knowledge attained will eventually assist the ECD Workforce to establish ECD service centers in areas where there is no access to quality ECD services, mostly in deprived underserviced rural areas. The trained ECD Workforce will be able to facilitate child-led playful learning that develops the child executive function skills that will unlock the future. \u00a0We will further be able to provide educational resources that are age appropriate. This intervention is aligned to the National Integrated ECD Policy 2015. We would like to wish runners and walkers all the best! We look forward to meeting you and running with you at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K.\u201d For further information on TREE please visit<\/u> www.tree-ecd.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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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>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>It is the biggest honour to be a charity of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K and be associated with brands like Absa and Stillwater Sports,\u201d says Carita McCririe, LIV Durban<\/em><\/strong>. \u201cWe are excited\u00a0to once again be part of the event and can\u2019t wait to bring our mums and children to partake on race day. We would like to thank everyone at Absa and Stillwater Sports for their amazing support towards the vision of LIV. Like we always say – TOGETHER WE CAN rescue a child, restore a life, raise a leader and\u00a0release a star. To each and every entrant, run with purpose. When you cross the finish line, know that you have not only reached a milestone in\u00a0your\u00a0life, but you have helped us to make a difference in the lives of many children who will one day change our nation.\u201d For further information on LIV Village please visit <\/u>www.liv-village.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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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>\u00a0<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cWe love being part of such a great city building event,\u201d says Melissa Leslie, iThemba Lethu Co-Ordinator<\/em><\/strong>. \u201c<\/strong>We are grateful to every runner that supported us in 2022. Together we are better! The funds raised enabled us to set up a jungle gym in our baby home\u2019s garden. We also invested in a structured ECD programme to help our little ones learn through play and reach their full potential. Our message to entrants is to start somewhere and keep going! It\u2019s the same principle with making a difference in our city when the need can seem so great – start somewhere – it does make a difference!\u201d For further information on iThemba Lethu please visit<\/u> www.ithembalethu.org.za<\/a><\/p>\n

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EVENT INFORMATION<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2023 <\/strong>Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date: <\/strong><\/td>\nSunday 09 July 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEntry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard: R240.00<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Package: R1200.00<\/p>\n

Temporary Licence<\/u>: R50.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Start Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nSun Coast Casino Precinct<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nDurban Beach Front Precinct (Golden Mile)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Standard Entry:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Licenced Runners R240.00<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Temp Licence: R50.00<\/p>\n

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Standard Entry Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Entrant Gifts (Peak Cap, Drawstring Bag, Socks & Shoelaces)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DHL Water Bottle<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Amazing Route Entertainment Points from Start to Finish<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to Start or from Finish)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gold Package:<\/strong> R1200.00<\/p>\n

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Gold Package Includes<\/u>:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa Entrant Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DHL Water Bottle<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Exclusive Gold Package Gifts<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Race Number with Timing Chip<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to Pre-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Preferential Start Seeding<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sponsor Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Route Entertainment Points<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to Post-race VIP Area (incl. refreshments, massage, ablution facilities)<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series Finisher\u2019s Medal<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transport Service (to Start or from Finish)<\/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 #AbsaRunYourCity<\/p>\n

Websites:<\/strong>\u00a0 www.runyourcityseries.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

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>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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 five unique events namely the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K (launched in 2023), Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (launched in 2015), the Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K<\/em> (launched in 2017), <\/em>Absa RUN YOUR CITY TSHWANE 10K (launched in 2023) and the Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K (launched in 2016).<\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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