Dunvegan community walk raises funds for Better Edenvale
"Sunday's walk was about more than raising funds; it was about building connections, celebrating our town and reminding ourselves that we all have a role to play in making Edenvale a better place. "
A community initiative that brings residents together while supporting local charities has raised just over R11 000 for the non-profit organisation (NPO) Better Edenvale.
The 1st Sundays initiative invites people to walk or run 5km in Dunvegan on the first Sunday of every month.
Each time the event is hosted, a different charity benefits.
There is no entry fee, but donations to the chosen charity are welcomed.
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Volunteer-led community improvement NPO Better Edenvale was the beneficiary of the 1st Sundays event held on November 1.
Residents, families, friends and their four-legged companions turned out in their numbers to support Better Edenvale’s mission to clean up and maintain Edenvale.
The event raised R11 250 for Better Edenvale.
These funds will support the NPO’s ongoing work to clean up, maintain and improve roads, pavements, parks and public spaces in Edenvale.
Better Edenvale thanked 1st Sundays, which included founder Addie de Pinho and volunteer Erika Norman, for choosing to support the organisation.
It also thanked everyone who walked, donated, volunteered and helped make the event a success.
Raffle prizes donated by Culinary Direct, Hair by Shelley, Pizza Baby, Café Mio, Pan Café, Clay Café, The Verge, City Pets, Lymph Phanatic, Bobums, and Rooted Scalp & Hair Spa also contributed to the day’s success.
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Other contributors whose support was invaluable were De Pinho Attorneys, which supplied branded water bottles; Tony’s Car Hire, which provided the start banners; Jeppe Athletics walkers and Holy Rosary School, which assisted with marshalling; Dunvegan Security Village, which made Peter Pan Park available; and Merrylyn Tennis Club, which provided access to its bathrooms.
“It takes many helping hands to make an event like this happen,” said Better Edenvale chairperson Mark Verhoogt.
“We appreciate every single person and business that played a part; thank you for believing in what Better Edenvale is trying to achieve.”
He added, “Community involvement and support are at the heart of everything we do. Sunday’s walk was about more than raising funds; it was about building connections, celebrating our town and reminding ourselves that we all have a role to play in making Edenvale a better place.
“We look forward to walking and working together again and hope this is the first of many more opportunities to bring our community together,” said Verhoogt.
To find out more and get involved in Better Edenvale, email info@betteredenvale.org.za
