Join the SPCA Animal Run
Good music, good food and good company -- all for a good cause.
Following the success of the inaugural SPCA Animal Run last year, all motorcycle clubs, fanatics and families are invited to participate in the second annual SPCA Animal Run, on Sunday (September 1), at the Cardinals Baseball Club, next to the Boksburg City Stadium.
The event is in aid of SPCA branches on the East Rand and includes the societies involved in the organisation of the event (Alberton, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan,
Germiston, Kempton Park, Nigel and Springs), and the hope is to collect as much pet food, pet blankets and cash donations as possible to support this worthwhile cause.
“The support was amazing last year, with more than 900 bikes from more than 20 clubs taking part in the run and more than 1 000 people attending the end event, raising a much needed R50 000,” said the organiser, Chris Badenhorst.
“We look forward to an even bigger and better event this year, with over 1 200 bikes and more than 1 500 people,” said Badenhorst.
The mass ride for motorcycles to the end venue will start at 9am, from Checkers-Hyper Edenvale.
“We are delighted that Jeremy and Jacqui Mansfield will be joining us this year, at the end venue,” Badenhorst added.
“The on-going, tough economic environment has many families reeling from the consequences, which, unfortunately, amplifies the plight of our furry friends significantly..
“The need for the SPCA to intervene has never been greater and we simply cannot cope with the sheer volume of abandoned and abused animals requiring our help.
“The hosting of the Animal Run is to create and increase awareness of the SPCA and the plight of animals.
“All proceeds and donations will be put to very good use and we would like to urge the Gauteng biker community to once again show their heart and support while having fun at the same time.”
A fee of R20 will get you into the grounds at Boksburg Cardinals Baseball Club, which will be transformed into a fun destination, complete with a beer tent, a variety of food stalls, a flea market, a Puzey STX 200 Motard raffle, mechanical bull, and 100 lucky draw prizes.
“Although this day is all about the animals, it’s not a day for the animals, and we ask that animals not be brought to the end venue,” added Badenhorst.
For more information visit www.facebook.com/AnimalRunSpcaCharityDay
