Take part in virtual national walkathon and raise funds for breast cancer awareness and education
Safety and the need to minimise social gatherings is a primary concern this year, hence the iThemba Walkathon will be held virtually in the comfort and safety of the your own home and neighbourhood.
Despite the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the need to minimise social gatherings to curb the spread of the virus, beauty and personal care company Avon Justine, will partner with non-governmental organisations to host the first ever virtual national walkathon on October 31, 2020 to raise funds for breast cancer awareness and education.
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This first ever national and virtual iThemba Walkathon, is the 15th edition of iThemba Walkathon which is held each year.
Safety and the need to minimise social gatherings is a primary concern this year, hence the iThemba Walkathon will be held virtually in the comfort and safety of the participant’s homes and neighbourhoods.
The funds generated from registration will be donated to Cansa, Wings of Hope, Look Good…Feel Better and Journeysys as well as to help organise the 2021 Avon Justine iThemba Walkathon to help raise breast cancer awareness and promote early detection saves lives.
The decision to continue hosting this annual event, which is the biggest Avon breast cancer walkathon in the world, is in response to increased risk of infection and possibilities of patients developing severe complications during the lockdown due to reduced capacity of public health facilities owing to increased cases of Covid-19 infections and deferred treatment of breast cancer cases.
iThemba Walkathon tickets, at R150 for adults, R100 for children under the age of 12 years and free entry for children under the age of 2 years, can be purchased from www.ithembawalkathon.co.za.
Once you have registered and your registration is confirmed, you will receive a link to download an App which you can use to receive breast cancer education and reminders of the event closer to the date.
During the event, you can choose any route of your choice and will receive push notifications informing you of the distance you have walked during the event.
The App also has a tracking functionality that allows participants to track and share their walking route in real time with their loved ones. The App also allows participants to share their pictures on customised iThemba Walkathon frames that they can share on their favourite social media platforms by using the hashtag #2020iThembaWalkathon.
The first 30 000 participants to register will receive a walk pack which comprises Avon/Justine products, a free commemorative T-shirt and other goodies from corporate voices who supports the promotion of breast health.
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