The Totalsports Women’s Race has announced that it will take place this year in support of breast cancer awareness initiative PinkDrive.
“PinkDrive fulfils a vitally important need in South Africa and we are proud to continue our support through the Totalsports Women’s Race,” says Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports. “We are proud to help share PinkDrive’s message that ‘early detection can help prolong a life’. Runners (and walkers) can also get involved by donating towards the cause when entering the event online. No amount is too small. In addition to this, we’d like to encourage all entrants to wear their pink event tees on event day. Let’s make it a pink Women’s Day to remember.”
The race takes place in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg on National Women’s Day, the ninth of August, which is when thousands of runners and walkers will take to the streets.
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“The Totalsports Women’s Race is an amazing event,” says Nelius du Preez, PinkDrive National Marketing and Event Co-Ordinator. “Not only does it support women in South Africa, but it is hosted in three different cities on the same day. This shows unity and that Totalsports and PinkDrive stand together for the health and support of women. Through this fantastic fundraising opportunity and platform, PinkDrive is able to ensure that our service continues benefitting communities across South Africa. The partnership allows us to spread the message that ‘Early detection will help to prolong life’.”
A non-profit company, PinkDrive is committed to improving breast cancer awareness and education, along with providing and offering free services to the medically uninsured across South Africa.
“PinkDrive will be present at the Totalsports Women’s Race in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, offering free clinical breast examinations in our Mobile Breast Health Unit, while educating on the importance of self- breast examinations,” says Du Preez. “Entrants and spectators are invited to visit our Pink ‘Shop4Cancer’ that will be clearly visible in the race venue at all three events. There will be an array of fun pink merchandise on offer, including tutus, caps, hats and socks to mention just a few items. All funds raised will go towards funding for our Mobile Mammography units.”