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On Saturday, 26 October thousands of people will descend on the NMMU Cricket Fields in 2nd Avenue, Summerstrand for a 4km and 8km walk in support of CHOC (Children’s Haemotology Oncology Clinics), beneficiary to this year’s walk.
“We think that participants will enjoy the route as it is similar to last year’s one. Participants will start the route at 2nd Avenue’s gate entrance to NMMU Cricket Fields, pass The Boardwalk, walk all the way along Marine Drive to 8th Avenue, where the route will continue along the beach, lead back into 2nd Avenue and conclude on the cricket grounds”, says Event Organiser of Magnetic Storm, Glenn Van Eck.
“We are very happy with the response and increase in participation thus far in comparison to previous years and are excited to see what the final outcome will be on Saturday”, says Marketing Manager of Algoa FM, Toinette Koumpan.
“We encourage everyone to register early and join in the fun and theme of the day, which is ultimately to walk in memory and in support of people affected by cancer. For this reason CHOC will have a special stall where we will colour spray hair pink and gold representative of the cause for a small donation of R10”, says the PE Branch Manager for CHOC, Charmaine Vosloo.
All entrants must enter and register for the event. Registration will take place on Thursday, 24 and Friday 25 October 2013 from 13h00 to19h00 and Saturday, 26 October from 06h00 to 07h30 at the NMMU Cricket Facilities.
“Everyone who registers will have the opportunity to check their health status with free wellness screenings offered throughout registration from 13h00-19h00 on both registration days. The screenings will also ensure that all walkers are healthy and fit enough to participate in the event. Participants who complete the wellness screenings will be informed of their health status almost immediately. The wellness screenings include evaluations of your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and Body Mass Index. Discovery Vitality members will earn points for completing the screenings with bonus points rewarded for results that are in a healthy range”, says Head of Sponsorships for Discovery, Jody Foster.
Parking for entrants during registration and on event day will be available at the NMMU Cricket Fields. Directions to the parking area; participants will turn left into 2nd Avenue from Strandfontein Road and left into Erasmus Drive where they will find the entrance gate to the parking area on the NMMU Cricket grounds.
T-shirts will be awarded to the first 6000 people who entered and goodie bags to the first 7500 people who register. Medals will be given to the first 7500 walkers to complete the event.
Distance markers and water points will be provided on route with food and refreshments on sale to the public at the event.
Spot prizes will be awarded at the discretion of the sponsors with lucky draws at the main stage throughout the morning. Participants can make a day of it with live entertainment by Melissa Allison, accompanied by another 2013 Idols finalist. For more info on the event, participants are encouraged to follow the Discovery Algoa FM Big Walk Facebook page, visit www.algoafm.co.za or call the event office on (041) 393 4800.
