Pink will be the order of the day on Saturday, 31 January 2015, when the first Pick n Pay Women’s Walk for the year sets off from the Coetzenburg sports grounds in Stellenbosch.
Proudly decked out in their pink T-shirts, the aim of the walkers will not only be to raise funds for PinkDrive, a public benefit organisation that provides free breast-cancer screening for women around the country; but to also raise awareness of the importance of regular screenings.
While it’s called a women’s walk, men are most welcome to join in the 5-km walk, so bring your male companions, the whole family, or a group of friends and join in the fun. The walk isn’t timed, so you can do it at your own pace.
PinkDrive will be onsite at the walk village on walk day offering breast examinations, free of charge, and walkers can look forward to musical entertainment, courtesy of the band Chasing Time. Comedian Wayne McKay will emcee the event. Lucky draws will take place throughout the morning and our nutrition partner, Futurelife, will treat you to some delicious smoothies to sample – and also give you some of their excellent products to take home with you.
Hot and cold refreshments will be on sale before and after the walk and every participant will receive a goodie bag full of products and a medal at the end of the walk.
As a very special offer for the Stellenbosch walk, every participant will receive free entry into the Stellenbosch Wine festival on 31 January, which will also take place at the Coetzenburg sports grounds from 12:00 (usual cost R170). Wine tasting is available for an additional R100, and includes a glass and tastings. To gain entry, present your Pick n Pay Women’s Walk medal and race number at the Stellenbosch Wine Festival gate.