Walking five kilometres is what you, our communities, are being asked to undertake by joining the Rising Sun’s first ever 750km peace walk from Johannesburg to Durban. The community is invited to walk from the Rising Sun offices in Lenasia to Trade Route Mall measuring 5 kms. Be part of this unique once in a lifetime milestone. This as a powerful demonstration of your commitment to peace and unity in our country – peace on our streets, peace in our homes, peace in our schools and workplaces; and peace with unity between each other.
“Yes it is on a Saturday morning – September 19 – and yes, it does start at 6am but imagine the message it sends to the world and to ourselves that we want an end to violence, an end to abuse, an end to xenophobia and an end to hatred,” said Rising Sun’s CEO Vijay Maharaj. What better way of wearing our hearts on our sleeves.
What better way to show greater commitment than to exert greater than normal effort.
It is for a good cause, one of the best of causes and the Rising Sun is urging residents to join in.
You will also be sharing your commitment with 15 participants who have committed themselves to walking 750 kms – from Johannesburg to Durban. And, you will be walking in honour of and as a celebration of the life of the greatest peace and unity icon of them all – Mahatma Gandhi. The initiative is hosted by the Rising Sun Community Newspapers in conjunction with the Gandhi Development Trust.
With one leg into Spring why not begin trimming that summer body with the Rising Sun, tag along and invite family members and friends. The more the participants the more successful the walk will be. Pre- booking can be made prior to the event , however, late registrations will be held from 5.30am at 164 Rose Avenue Lenasia and the walk commences at 6am.
Participants can sponsor a leg of the Race at R10 per Kilometre.
However, any amount from R10 will be greatly appreciated as all accumulated funds will go towards the Gandhi Development Trust which is keeping the icon’s legacy alive.
Residents who would like to sponsor the race can visit the Rising Sun Offices or do an EFT transfer and fax the deposit slip to 011-852-0291. The reference is JHB/DBN.
Banking details are: The Gandhi Development Trust Bank Details are as follows : Name of Bank : Standard Bank
Name of Account : Gandhi Development Trust
Account Type : Market link Account
Account Number: 056667353
Ref: JHB/DURBAN
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