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Running Wild fun run raises more than R30k for orphans

184 North Coast residents of every age and fitness level enjoyed a morning of perfect weather; running, walking and strolling through Rain Farm Game Lodge.

More than R31 000 was raised for The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund after a large turnout at the inaugural Running Wild fun run on Sunday.

The top 3 from the 5km run, Ross Nel, Cameron Rawlins and Frankie Stapylton-Smith.

184 North Coast residents of every age and fitness level enjoyed a morning of perfect weather; running, walking and strolling through Rain Farm Game Lodge.

Kevin Cassie and Ross Nel looked comfortable as they ran, both winning their respective distances.

Participants could choose to do a 5km or 10km route at a pace of their choosing, which was often leisurely based on the difficult terrain.

It was all training and fitness for the adults, but just a run and jump for the kids.
Photo: Gary Henwood-Fox.

There were an intrepid few who ran the whole distance however, with Ross Nel winning the 5km and Kevin Cassie bagging the 10km.

Runners had to scale a steep hill for their reward to the water table. Photo: Gary Henwood-Fox.

The run represents an important fundraiser for the Orphan Fund, with funds being injected directly back into the community in aid of orphans and vulnerable children.

Family first at the Fun Run on Sunday.
Photo: Gary Henwood-Fox.

“We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the fun run. It was an incredible event which could only be possible with the support of the North Coast community.

Matthew Herselman and Lewaine von Allemann helping eachother across the finish line.

“A special thank you to our main sponsors, Fiona Crago Real Estate, Richmond Plumbing & Sanitary Ware and Pick n Pay Ballito,” said Orphan Fund coordinator, Mpume Vilakazi.

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