{"id":8750,"date":"2017-08-01T20:14:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-01T18:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=8750"},"modified":"2017-08-01T20:14:13","modified_gmt":"2017-08-01T18:14:13","slug":"fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun-supports-early-childhood-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/press-release\/fnb-durban-10k-citysurfrun-supports-early-childhood-development\/","title":{"rendered":"FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN supports early childhood development"},"content":{"rendered":"

Durban \u2013<\/em><\/strong>The organisers of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN are proud to support TREE\u2019s vision of Early Childhood Development by welcoming the organisation as an official charity in 2017.<\/p>\n

\u201cSport has the ability to change lives,\u201d says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports.\u00a0 \u201cBy supporting TREE we look forward to changing the lives of many of Durban\u2019s children.\u00a0 Runners can also show their support by making a donation towards this inspirational organisation when entering the event online. We are excited to host the inaugural event in October and invite all Durbanites to #SupportThe031 by #RunningThe031.\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 1984, TREE is a non-profit organisation that specialises in Early Childhood Development, Resource and Training.<\/p>\n

\u201cTREE\u2019s vision is to ensure that young children develop to their full potential in line with their rights and needs,\u201d says Bertha Magoge, Director of TREE.\u00a0 \u201cWe are delighted to be chosen as an official Charity of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN.\u00a0 Through this partnership we hope to create an understanding of the value and power that \u2018play\u2019 has in the development of young children as well as to elicit support for our programmes and activities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe event itself will create a wonderful opportunity for families, friends and colleagues to be active and social,\u201d continues Magoge.\u00a0 \u201cFamily participation means that young children can be encouraged to be active too.\u00a0 Children learn from experiences.\u00a0 It will give them an opportunity to experience something different.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0It is through such partnerships and engagements that meaningful contributions can be made to communities. Together with the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN we look forward to changing more lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT INFORMATION<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN will highlight the true beauty of Durban, while granting entrants the unique opportunity to explore their city.\u00a0 In addition to exciting on-route entertainment and vibrant event atmosphere, entrants can look forward to exploring iconic landmarks including:\u00a0 the Moses Mabhida Stadium, City Hall, the Durban Railway Station, The Old Station Building, Durban Harbour, Natal Maritime Museum and the Golden Mile Promenade to mention just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, 8 October 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Time:<\/strong><\/td>\n08:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Start Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nMasabalala Yengwa Street, in front of Moses Mabhida Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Finish Venue:<\/strong><\/td>\nBeachfront Precinct adjacent to Moses Mabhida Stadium<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fee:<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry<\/strong> licensed runner \/ R160<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nStandard Entry<\/strong> unlicensed runner<\/em> \/ R180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nGold Package<\/strong> Entry<\/strong> licensed runner \/ R<\/em>650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nGold Package Entry<\/strong> unlicensed runner \/ R670<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entries Close Date:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 25 September 2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Charity Support<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 <\/strong>When entering online, runners can choose to support TREE <\/strong>and\/or The Reach For A Dream Foundation<\/strong>.
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Like our Facebook page: \u00a0<\/strong>TREE-ecd<\/a> \/ <\/strong>Reach For A Dream<\/a> \/ <\/strong>Durban10k<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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

For more information on TREE contact on (031) 579 \u2013 4711 or visit www.tree-ecd.co.za <\/a> For more information on the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN email entries@durban10k.com<\/a> or visit www.durban10k.com<\/a><\/p>\n

About the FNB Durban 10K <\/strong>CITYSURFRUN sponsorship:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

FNB Business is proud to be the title sponsor of the FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN. This 10km road running race seeks to bring experienced and novice runners from the city of Durban and surrounds together, through the common goal of road-running, recreation, sports and fun. This sponsorship forms part of our ongoing strategy to support local and community events that focus on a healthy lifestyle, family involvement and impact the communities they operate in positively. It allows us to engage with our clients and the broader community through the memorable experience created by the event. At the core of our strategy is to also support an event like this that contributes towards the rejuvenation, cleaning and revival of the city-center.\u00a0 As a proudly South African bank, we are proud to be part of a run that celebrates everything about the city of Durban and its diverse cultures.<\/p>\n

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