Alberton Walk/Runners Fill Pink Donation Bins for Stepping Stone Hospice

Photo Credit: Stepping Stone Hospice

Kindness comes back around! Alberton’s run/walkers have filled up pink donation bins with essential items for their local hospice for a second time this year.

Alberton, South Africa (12 November 2026) – On 25 October, a group of Alberton residents set out on a 5km walk and run. The entry fee was five items from the local hospice’s wish list.

The event was organised by Pace for Purpose, a community run/walk group that supports local non-profits, hospices and community organisations by collecting items straight from their wish lists. This time, the beneficiary was Stepping Stone Hospice. It was the second time this year that the group had come to their aid.

The walk and run was open to everyone. Participants arrived in their running takkies with arms full of cleaning materials, tea, coffee, milk and sugar, anti-bacterial hand soap and lotion, washing powder, toilet paper and more. Toiletries, non-perishable food and cleaning supplies were all collected, and will go into caring for patients.

The group’s earlier event, on 26 July, saw participants fill pink donation bins with essentials. They returned, this time in considerably hotter weather, to share the kindness all over again.

Pace for Purpose doesn’t raise money. Founder Leani started the initiative to connect people who want to help with organisations helping people in their communities. Because the items come from an organisation’s own wish list, what people bring is exactly what’s needed. The group has also worked with The Together Project.

Stepping Stone Hospice shared its thanks on Facebook: “To Leani, the Pace for Purpose team and everyone who came out, walked, ran and gave so generously, thank you. Your kindness reaches further than you may know.”

In Alberton and want to get involved? Follow Pace for Purpose on social media for details of their next event.

“Together, we are helping Stepping Stone Hospice continue the incredible work they do for those who need care, comfort and support. This is what Pace for Purpose is all about — bringing people together, giving back, and making kindness count.” it shares.