The Eskom Athletics Club FS chairperson hand out the special design Mediclinic medal to the Sponsors and Participants. From left to right –Bloodbuddy- mascot-Karla Fourie-PKDF Auditors, Sello Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletic Club FS, Cathy Pretorius –Red Heart mascot-Charlotte Moll Haven, Rina de Jong- OOBA, Hilde du Plessis-Organiser- Eskom Athletics Club FS Chairperson, Riland Heiress-Director PKF Auditors, Melanie Eimer-Lezmin Computers, Dominique Eimer-Lezmin Computers, Nastassja Jonker –Vista, Marissa Pawson-Mediclinic, Battery Centre Representative Back from left to right Rina de Jong- OOBA, Toktokkie-mascot Cansa-Daelen Heydenreich, PKF mascot Fundraiser- Sponsors proud owners of newly design Mediclinic medal
The spirit best dressed award were won by Christa Winder a mother who entered her first virtual event with her daughter and completed already six Mediclinic road races in the past with her daughter who completed five. “She and her daughter enjoyed every step and dressed up in different costumes during the years, this year was a lot of fun especially towards the finish line a Time to Celebrate.” Thanking the club and sponsors for making the event possible, most importantly the privilege to donate an amount via entering, to the charity organisations CANSA, Charlotte Moll Haven and also the awareness of SANBS that need all the support they can get” Looking forward to next year 20th celebration. From left to right-Hilde du Plessis-Organiser-Eskom Athletics Club FS Chairperson, Nastassja Jonker-Sponsor Vista, Rina de Jonge-Sponsor Ooba, Blood Buddy mascot-Karla Fourie- PKF Auditors, Toktokkie-mascot-Daelen Heydenreich, Christa Winder-winner, PKF mascot-Fundraiser, Marissa Pawson-Mediclinic, Red Heart-mascot Cathy Pretorius-Charlotte Moll Haven, Sell Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletic Club FS
The video challenge winner PKF Auditors and runner up winner for the highest number entered per business included the mascots of Toktokkie Cansa, Bloodbuddy of SANBS and Red Heart of Charlotte Moll Haven. The dance steps inspired and encourage many to follow and Start to Move in Time of Celebrating. Ivana Palmer-PKF Auditors -organiser
The video challenge winner PKF Auditors and runner up winner for the highest number entered per business included the mascots of Toktokkie Cansa, Bloodbuddy of SANBS and Red Heart of Charlotte Moll Haven. The dance steps inspired and encourage many to follow and Start to Move in Time of Celebrating. Ivana Palmer-PKF Auditors -organiser
The spirit best dressed award were won by Christa Winder a mother who entered her first virtual event with her daughter and completed already six Mediclinic road races in the past with her daughter who completed five. “She and her daughter enjoyed every step and dressed up in different costumes during the years, this year was a lot of fun especially towards the finish line a Time to Celebrate.” Thanking the club and sponsors for making the event possible, most importantly the privilege to donate an amount via entering, to the charity organisations CANSA, Charlotte Moll Haven and also the awareness of SANBS that need all the support they can get” Looking forward to next year 20th celebration. From left to right-Hilde du Plessis-Organiser-Eskom Athletics Club FS Chairperson, Nastassja Jonker-Sponsor Vista, Rina de Jonge-Sponsor Ooba, Blood Buddy mascot-Karla Fourie- PKF Auditors, Toktokkie-mascot-Daelen Heydenreich, Christa Winder-winner, PKF mascot-Fundraiser, Marissa Pawson-Mediclinic, Red Heart-mascot Cathy Pretorius-Charlotte Moll Haven, Sell Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletic Club FS
Printer donated to Eskom Athletic Club FS From left to right- Hilde du Plessis-Chairperson Eskom Athletic Club FS, Melanie Eimer-Sponsor Manager Lezmin Computers
Battery Centre Welkom entered the highest number of entries for a Business and with their photo challenging others they were the proud winners of the OOBA 19th year R500 cash prize. House of Hope was the charity organisation to benefit from the winning money. From left to right-Sello Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletics Club FS, Hilde du Plessis-Organiser-Eskom Athletic Club FS Chairperson, Marissa Pawson-Mediclinic, Bloodbuddy –mascot SANBS -Karla Fourie PKF Auditors, Rina de Jong-OOBA 19th year sponsor- Battery Centre representative, PKF mascot –Fundraiser, Nastassja Jonker-Vista Back left to right- Hilde du Plessis-Organiser of the event-Eskom Athletics Club FS Chairperson, Toktokkie-CANSA mascot-Daelen Heydenreich, Battery Centre representative
Ayabonga Mavuso from Eskom Athletic Club FS was the lucky draw winner of a tablet and laptop bag sponsored by Lezmin Computers for the highest number of entries in the following categories-Athletic Clubs, Sport Teams, Schools, Business, Essential workers. From left to right –Sello Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletic Club FS, Ayabonga Mavuso-winner-Eskom Athletic Club FS, Hilde du Plessis-Eskom Athletic Club FS Chairperson, Melanie Eimer Sponsor Manager Lezmin Computers
Battery Centre Welkom entered the highest number of entries for a Business and with their photo challenging others they were the proud winners of the OOBA 19th year R500 cash prize. House of Hope was the charity organisation to benefit from the winning money. From left to right-Sello Ramotshabi-Eskom Athletics Club FS, Hilde du Plessis-Organiser-Eskom Athletic Club FS Chairperson, Marissa Pawson-Mediclinic, Bloodbuddy –mascot SANBS -Karla Fourie PKF Auditors, Rina de Jong-OOBA 19th year sponsor- Battery Centre representative, PKF mascot –Fundraiser, Nastassja Jonker-Vista Back left to right- Hilde du Plessis-Organiser of the event-Eskom Athletics Club FS Chairperson, Toktokkie-CANSA mascot-Daelen Heydenreich, Battery Centre representative
Dominique Eimer, Melanie Eimer-Lezmin Computers
Abiel Faro-Harmony Striders Participant proud owner of the virtual certificate
Ambassador Mediclinic Vista Eskom Athletics Club FS Women’s Road Race Left to right- Kefuoe Khaile, Kelebogile Motse-Ambassador-Road Race, Ntsabiseng Motse
Ambassador Mediclinic Vista Eskom Athletics Club FS Women’s Road Race Left to right- Kefuoe Khaile, Kelebogile Motse-Ambassador-Road Race, Ntsabiseng Motse
All participants received a virtual medal
Highest entries received in the category Sport Teams –Bahloahloaeli She Hiking club Left to right –winner -Mamahase Mohale-organiser and Hilde du Plessis-organiser Eskom Athletic Club FS chairperson
Highest entries received in the category Essential workers-Meulen Pharmacy-Mediclinic Left to right- Dominique Eimer-Lezmin Computers, Hilde du Plessis Organiser- Eskom Athletic Club FS chairperson, Carlien Cornellisen-representative Meulen Pharmacy Mediclinic, Marissa Pawson Mediclinic, Nastassja Jonker-Vista
Highest entries received in the category Essential workers- Marissa Nel & Associates – Left to right -Nastassja Jonker-Sponsor Vista, winner- Rikus Erasmus-Marissa Nel & Associates, Marissa Pawson-Sponsor Mediclinic
– SANBS Luckydraw winner for donating blood in August– male –Monyatso Lekitlane SANBS Luckydraw winner for donating blood in August SANBS-female- Freda Hosiassohn
The vibe of the Mediclinic Vista Eskom Athletic Club FS Virtual Road Race still reverberates.
The virtual race took place on Friday (20/08), Saturday (21/08) and Sunday (22/08).
“As in the past 19 years, it was a big success,” says Hilde du Plessis, organiser of the event.
Participants could complete the walk, jog or run in any province and at any time on these days.
With the theme “Time to Celebrate”, the virtual event was held in aid of CANSA, the Charlotte Moll Haven and the SANBS.
“I want to thank all the participants who entered and shared in the fun,” says Du Plessis.
“In particular I want to thank all the sponsors for making the virtual event possible.”
She describes the occasion as a true celebration of women in honour of Women’s Month.
What made this year even more special was the opportunity to host, in partnership with Vista, this event’s first virtual race in the year of the newspaper’s 50th anniversary.
Participants were excited to see and received their virtual diploma and medal with the completion of the distance they chose to run.
A surprise decision by the main sponsors and the organisers was the issuing of the diploma with a a physical and newly designed medal, which was issued to each entrant.
The winners in each category received a surprise pack.
The 156 participants entered the virtual road race and enjoyed themselves to the fullest completing their different distances -1,5km, 5km or 10km in honour of her, love and joy on their own route of completion and to victory.
The newly designed Mediclinic medal was issued in honour of the Women’s month virtual race, a Time to Celebrate.
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“Personally I want to thank Vista and Media 24 for the assistance received throughout. Greatly appreciate. May Vista go from strength to strength in the next 50 years to come.”- Hilde du Plessis, organiser
Hilde du Plessis – organiser
