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Känguru Institute hosts Mandela Day Fun Run

It was a fun-filled day.

KLIPRIVIER – The Känguru Institute for the Disabled’s Fun Run/Walk annually coincides with Mandela Day.

This year saw the fourth annual Fun Run/ Walk and included a 3km, 5km and 10km run.

In attendance were the Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality, Peter Teixeira, members of the Midvaal Local Municipality’s Mayoral Committee, founder of the Känguru Home, Mr Sam Boshielo and several other guests and participants.

The aim of this annual Fun Run/Walk is to create awareness about the Känguru Home that offers care and shelter for 46 severely ill and disabled children.

Children enjoying themselves at the Fun Run/Walk. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
At the Fun Run/Walk, from left: Tshegofatso Phakwa, Veronica Ntsepe (fundraiser), Sam Boshielo (founder of Känguru), Adele Modoo (organisational manager at Känguru) and Rahiem Mdaka. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Lukhanyo Suzaki being wheeled during the Fun Run/Walk. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Tshepang Sentsho is pushed by a helper during the Fun Run/Walk. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
The Executive Mayor of the Midvaal Local Municipality, Peter Teixeira, participating in the Fun Run. Photo: Christiaan Cloete
Joshua Mthethwa, a patient of the Känguru Institute for the Disabled, and a helper participates in the Fun Run/Walk. Photo: Christiaan Cloete

 

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Christiaan Cloete

Christiaan is editor of Ster North and a reporter for Vaalweekblad. Email: christiaan@mooivaal.co.za
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