From Polokwane to Phalaborwa: 204km on crutches
A physically disabled man is taking on Walk for Pride from Polokwane to Phalaborwa to create awareness for persons living with disabilities.
Thabo Simon Mogale (46) from GaDikgale, Marobala who uses crutches to walk started his journey from SABC Park in Polokwane on Monday at 07:30 and he was expected to arrive at Namakgale Stadium, in Phalaborwa on Thursday December 3, where the Limpopo Provincial Government will be celebrating International Day for the Disabled Persons.
“The Walk is a way of showing society that disabled person are proud and can do things for themselves.As the Limpopo Provincial Government we call on citizens to stop abusing and discrimination against people living with disabilities,” said the Provincial Government spokesperson, Phuti Seloba.
Seloba called on the people of this province to rally behind Mogale by sending a sms to 33814 starting with the word DISABILITY, followed by text.
People can send messages of support and encouragements.
