Durban and Johannesburg are hosting a Sisters with Blisters walk this March to raise money for charity to help abused women.
The Annual Sisters with Blisters walk is taking place this March. The walk is about the upliftment and empowerment of women and to raise awareness of women’s abuse. The walk is taking place in Durban on the 3rd of March and Johannesburg on the 10th of March.
A portion of the funds raised through the entries will be donated to three non-profit organisations which are making a meaningful effort to support women and children who have been abused: Lawyers Against Abuse, in Gauteng, and the Centre for Community and Justice Development in KwaZulu-Natal. Jacaranda FM’s charity, Women and Men Against Child Abuse will also be a beneficiary of the funds raised.
The theme for this years event is #GiveAbuseTheBoot and this annual walk is always a great experience with a wonderful sense of community and camaraderie for all participants.
The 1st for Women Sisters with Blisters walk is taking place at the time of International Women’s Day, as it is the perfect opportunity to show strength in numbers and unite with all women from around the world, showing support for the international sisterhood.
“1st for Women has and always will be for women. The strength to save lives and change the world lies in the sheer amount of people who unite. When you’re joined by others who support you, your resolve and spirit strengthen. That is the essence of this year’s 1st for Women Sisters with Blisters walk. We want to walk together because when we come together and unite in our efforts we’ll achieve more than if we go it alone. For our mothers, for our sisters, for our daughters, for our girlfriends, for you, for women,” says Casey Rousseau, Marketing Manager at 1st for Women Insurance.
The 1st for Women Sisters with Blister walk forms part of a holistic solution which was implemented by 1st for Women at the start of 16 Days’ of Activism last year. The insurance provider launched its For Women online platform which consolidates women abuse fighting efforts in one place. The initiative was launched to address the three pillars of support against women abuse, namely prevention, preparation and provision. In addition, the 1st for Women Foundation has raised R56 million, over the last 12 years, in the fight against women abuse.
“It is our commitment to women in South Africa that their rights and safety are consistently recognised and that we are addressing the problem of women abuse holistically. The 1st for Women Sisters with Blisters walk forms part of our provision pillar as the funds raised will be donated to organisations which are supporting women who have suffered abuse. In addition, the walk is an opportunity for us to come together and walk together as we show our support for women who have suffered abuse. They are not alone and have the support of their communities. As a brand for women, we want to make a tangible and lasting difference to all South African women and to make this happen as a collective,” says Rousseau.
JHB registration closes on Sunday and Durban has been extended to today and tomorrow. See the details below.
1st for Women Sisters with Blisters with Jacaranda FM 5.5km Walk – 2018
Event Date: 10th March 2018
Province: Gauteng
Online entry: http://www.sisterswithblisters.co.za/johannesburg/enter
Entry fee: R110 per adult & R35 for kids (under 12 years) and pensioners (over 60 years)
Contact: Enquiries – Event-Related
Contact Number: 011 234 7860 / support@fourdmarketing.co.za
Website: www.jacarandafm.com
1st for Women Sisters with Blisters with East Coast Radio 5km Walk – 2018
Event Date: 03rd March 2018
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Online entry: http://www.sisterswithblisters.co.za/durban/enter
Entry fee: R90 per adult & R40 for kids (under 12 years) and pensioners (over 60 years)
Contact: Enquiries – Event-Related
Contact Number: 011 234 7860 / support@fourdmarketing.co.za
Website: http://www.sisterswithblisters.co.za/durban/enter
Sources: Supplied
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