POLOKWANE – Local runner Wisdom Mudau has extended his recent awareness campaign by donating food parcels to 10 families across the city.

The 30-year-old athlete recently completed a 327km run from Johannesburg to Polokwane in just eight days to raise awareness on gender-based violence (GBV) and chronic illnesses, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

Motivated by the high levels of GBV and femicide in the province, Mudau said the run was intended to highlight both the suffering and resilience of affected individuals and families.

When he reached Polokwane, he continued his mission.

Using money raised, he purchased food parcels for 10 families in need.

“The donations were about providing support to people living with stroke and mental health illness, as those were also part of the awareness focus during my 327km run from OR Tambo International Airport to Polokwane,” he said.

Mudau personally visited each recipient to verify their circumstances and ensure the assistance reached the most vulnerable.

The parcels included maize meal, cooking oil, tin fish, beans, sugar, tea bags, mince, spaghetti, yoghurt and other essentials.

“This initiative is dear to me because not everyone can afford their basic needs in the economy we are living in,” he said. “If God has blessed you with something, it is important to do the same for others. If we unite and love one another, we can be a better country.”