Fourways Road Runners help two athletes achieve their dreams
The runners have been with the club for over five years and through the support received have both completed several Comrades Marathons.
The chairperson of the Fourways Road Runners, Robyn Porteous, confirmed the club has development runners who they help with financial support. This is in the form of race entries, transportation and inclusion in club activities.
“We extend financial assistance where possible by recognising the financial constraints that runners can face. This support ensures they can fully participate in their training and racing activities. The funds we get to help our development runners are donations from our club members and through the committee’s fundraising activities.”
Vincent Manzere (48) from Venda Tshakhuma has been in the club since 2017. He speaks about how much he appreciates everything the Fourways Road Runners do for him. “They provide running shoes and accommodation for when I run the Comrades Marathon. I appreciate this so much because I love the sport and having a club that cares makes my dreams come true.”
He completed four Comrades in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023.
The father of three said his biggest supporters are his family and his club members. “I really would not be where I am today if it was not for my club.”
Moses Marwa (50) from Zimbabwe joined the club six years ago. Like Manzere, the club helps him with a variety of things including transport and entering races.
He completed four Comrades in 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023. “I was sad that in 2020 and 2021 we could not run because of Covid-19. I hope it never comes again because it stops us from running.”
Marwa said he appreciates everything the club is doing for him and will not stop making them proud and encourages people to run to become healthy and look young.
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