Runners and walkers taking portion in the the Absa RACE YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K on National Heritage Day (Sunday 24 September 2023) can manufacture their entry count by supporting one or all four of the event’s charities when entering online: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), 2. Cotlands, 3. Johannesburg SPCA and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.
“We are proud to continue supporting four fantastic charities in 2023,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Founder of the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series. “Each charity fulfils a vital role in its community, and we would like to encourage runners and walkers to present their support by making a donation when entering the event online. No amount is too small. Sign up today and manufacture your dash count.”
Established in 1988, Reach For A Dream (RFAD) seeks to inspire hope and assist children to believe in the power of dreams.
“It’s wonderful being fraction of the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY Series, a series that features well organised and well supported events,” says Kerry Donkin, Reach For A Dream Regional Manager. “We like that the series highlights the splendid cities and encourages participants to support local charities. We were thrilled in 2022 when runners chose to support RFAD and our splendid dreamers. The funds raised were used to fulfil dreams for children in the Joburg area who are facing life threatening illnesses. We would like to thank those entrants that maintain supported us over the years. All donations, no matter how colossal or small, depart a long way in making dreams near accurate.”
For further information on Reach For A Dream please visit: www.reachforadream.org.za
Cotlands is a registered non-profit organisation that focuses on early childhood development (ECD) and has a rich 86-year history of serving young, vulnerable children. Cotlands’ vision is to see children thrive in their formative years by increasing their access to quality play-based early learning opportunities.
“Cotlands is honoured to be selected as a charity of the Absa DASH YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. We appreciate the organiser’s aid with exposure to a mass group of runners that race for a purpose,” says Dr Monica Stach, Cotlands CEO. “The event brings together people of different ages from diverse backgrounds and encourages them to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle, enact apt for their communities, and encourage worthy causes. The atmosphere on race day was fantastic in 2022. We are immensely grateful to all the runners who supported Cotlands, especially those who gain supported us since the race’s inception. The support allows us to reach more children and positively impact their lives through early learning playgroups and toy libraries.
For further information on Cotlands please visit: www.cotlands.org
The Johannesburg SPCA is a non-profit organization that started operating in 1902 and is dependent on the kindness and support of individuals and companies.
“We had a distinguished time at the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K in 2022,” says Liana Marx, Johannesburg SPCA Public Relations, Marketing and Fundraising Manager. “Everyone who took section – staff, committee members and supporters – could not halt talking about all the fun that they had on event day. They are really looking forward to taking fragment again this year. We were humbled by the support that we received. Community outreach is a key focus this year and the funds received were utilised to purchase blankets and food and provide basic animal care in our outreach communities. To all Jozi residents, near support a charity by having fun with family and friends.”
For further information on the Johannesburg SPCA please visit: www.jhbspca.co.za
Established in 2012, the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation (JHF) is a volunteer-led non-profit organisation that uses all funds raised to support heritage interventions in the city. The foundation’s five main goals are to promote Awareness, Advocacy, Recognition, Education and Research of Joburg’s valuable heritage resources.
“We are honoured to be one of the beneficiaries of the Absa DASH YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K,” says Flo Bird, Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Chairperson. “The JHF celebrates and protects the diverse heritage of our city, ensuring its survival for future generations. We totally support any initiative that gets people out and about on the streets of Joburg, and thoroughly indulge in the positive spirit that’s always on display at the Absa RUSH YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K. We wish all the participants a satisfied and healthy race. Be pleased the experience of running through the streets of Joburg and don’t forget to appreciate the special charms of our fascinating city in all its diversity. It’s fitting that the event is taking area on Heritage Day and we scrutinize forward to being fraction of the festivities.”
For more information on the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation please visit www.joburgheritage.org.za
EVENT INFORMATION: 2023 Absa RACE YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K
Date: Sunday 24 September 2023
Start Time: 08:00
Start & Finish Venue: Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg
Entry Fee: Standard Entry:
• Licenced Runners R240.00
• Temp Licence: R60.00
Standard Entry Includes:
• Absa SPRINT YOUR CITY Series Event Performance T-shirt
• Absa Entrant Gift
• DHL Water Bottle
• Race Number with Timing Chip
• Sponsor Route Entertainment Points
• Route Entertainment Points
• 2 x Refreshment Stations on Route
• Tog Bag Drop and Collect Service
• Absa RACE YOUR CITY Series Finisher’s Medal
• Transport Service (to start and from finish)
CHARITY SUPPORT: When entering the Absa RACE YOUR CITY JOBURG 10K online entrants can choose to support four local charities: 1. Reach For A Dream Foundation (RFAD), 2. Cotlands, 3. Johannesburg SPCA and 4. Johannesburg Heritage Foundation.
Facebook: @Joburg10k
Instagram: @Joburg10k
Hashtag: #RunYourCity #AbsaRunYourCity
Websites: www.runyourcityseries.com
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