WATCH: Albertonians lead walk to KZN, raising awareness for vulnerable groups

A group of Albertonians are leading a provincial walk from Gauteng to KZN. Dubbed a 1 000 Reasons to Walk, it includes more than a dozen men and women who want to raise awareness.

“We are going to walk all the way to KZN to raise awareness about the plight of homeless people and other vulnerable groups in Alberton and across SA. We aim to raise awareness about child abuse and other social ills.

This walk is also a way to praise Jesus Christ and to get Christ back into our lives,” said Deon Pretorius, part of the group walking to KZN.

@albertonrecord A group of men and women are walking from Alberton to KwaZulu-Natal in an effort to highlight the plight of the homeless community and other vulnerable groups. FULL STORY on www.albertonrecord.co.za #AlbertonNorth #ThousandReasonsToWalk ♬ original sound – Alberton Record

“We are walking for SA’s most vulnerable – the homeless, unemployed and those who have lost hope. Every step is a voice for the voiceless. Every rand brings us closer to restoring dignity and opportunity,” reads the statement from the group. The group started its great trek on Eeufees Road and Van Riebeeck Avenue in Alberton, heading to KZN.

How you can help:

The group needs donations, in-kind and monetary. The public can donate tekkies, sleeping bags, water and other items the group will need along the way.

The group also accepts funds:

Tyme Bank (Everyday Business account)

Account name: 1000 Reasons

Account number: 5300 3211 419

Branch code: 67810

For more information, call Jurie or Deon on 082 579 3631.