Thousands walk for a cause
ECR Big Walk a firm favourite on the KZN social and sporting calendar.
MORE than 30,000 people set out to #WalkToTheBeat for a good cause at the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk 2019. The day kicked off at 5am at Ushaka Marine World.
East Coast Radio’s Station General Manager, Boni Mchunu said it was a humbling moment for ECR as a brand. “KZN came out in their numbers and it was really heart-warming especially to know that we all walked with a greater cause in mind.”
The Big Walk was more than just a fun day out, it was the gathering of KZN to walk to something greater than themselves, the Sole2Sole initiative. The Sole2Sole initiative was founded by nine-year old Dario Gouveia who was inspired by a barefooted homeless child he saw on the side of the road. Dario felt confused as to why the little boy didn’t have shoes on, so he decided to give the child the shoes he was wearing. With the help of his mom, Zeta, Dario decided to start a Shoe initiative.
“We are so overwhelmed with humility at the difference that KZN has already made by donating their pre-owned shoes. The shoes collected will be given some TLC and will then be distributed to various people in need. Thank you, East Coast Radio and the Big Walk, for using your platform to help those in need,” said an emotional Zeta Gouveia.
Whilst the day is a friendly family time out, some also took to the event as a great way to prepare for upcoming athletic races. The only timed race was the competitive 20km fun walk and the results are as follows:
Men: 1st – Sizwe Ndebele, 2nd – Aron Mahlangu, 3rd – Vukani Mdunge.
Women: 1st – Zelda Schultz, 2nd – Natalie Leroux and 3rd – Lizette Botha.
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