Runner spreads happiness and positivity

With the aim of creating happiness and uplifting spirits, Warner Beach resident, Deborah Sneddon, embarked on a creative and unique fun walk/ run on Tuesday, 2 February.  Dressed in an all-white snowman costume, she took to the streets to bring cheer to residents.

“With all the doom and gloom in the world, I thought it would be fantastic to lift spirits.”

Deborah’s parents would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, 26 January, and in honour of them, she walked 26km.

“I want to make the world a happier place. Since the start of lockdown, I have been trying to create my own happiness, since I have difficulty dealing with the negativity. I hope this walk spread some positive energy around.”

Deborah walked from Warner Beach to Kingsburgh and then to Athlone Park. She hopes to keep the ‘snowball rolling’.

“Snow means God’s word and I wanted residents to feel the spirit. This is why I choose a snowman costume. It was good fun to have a quick chat with the community.  People waved and hooted as a walked by. I hope that others will also conduct similar initiatives and I challenge everyone else to run in a crazy outfit,” said the 54-year-old.

Deborah also completed several long-distance marathons with her dogs. She has two children, Kayleigh and Taygan, and lives with her partner, Collin Syden, who has completed 26 Comrades Marathons.

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