David Case and the Pirates Running Club are at it again, this time through the Western Cape! David’s initiative, ‘1000 Kays of Caring’ is exactly what it sounds like: 1000 kilometres of care that hopes to help Grabouw’s most disadvantaged people:
Western Cape, South Africa (01 March 2024) — This week, we’ve been so proud of South African runners across the country who, with different initiatives and distances in mind, have all signed up to put their legs to work for community impact. In some parts of the country, a duo are gearing up to make a community food garden possible by virtue of their leg power. In other parts, 10 kilometres a day is slowly but surely hoping to make a difference in underprivileged students’ education. But, there is yet another ‘making those kilometres count’ initiative in our midst—’1000 Kays of Caring’—and this time the focus is on Grabouw’s most disadvantaged people.
A fundraising adventure led by David Case, ‘1000 Kays of Caring’ is a 21-day trek through the Western Cape. Each day, 48 kilometres is the goal, with David and the Pirates Road Running Club sweating their hearts out to make the ‘Kays of Caring’ a success.
This is not David’s first rodeo for the long haul or kindness. In 2019, David and the Pirates tackled ‘500 Kays for Kids’—500 kilometres for Childline! It was an incredible effort that saw other runners join the charge, and one that David decided it was not only something worth replicating, but doubling.
Focusing on Siphila Sonke, a Grabouw charity that focuses on the chronically ill and unemployed living in the most heart-wrenching circumstances, ‘1000 Kays of Care’ is dedicated to their upliftment.
All runners have organised their own transportation and costs, with any funds raised heading solely to Siphila Sonke. This charity relies completely on donations, and the runners’ hopes are high that their adventure will make a difference and raise awareness.
If you can’t lend your legs to the cause, follow and support the initiative on Instagram! While their donation platform isn’t live yet, you can still message the initiative platform directly to find out about adding your care to the kilometres.
Sources: Supplied; 1000 Kays of Care
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