SOWETO’s Canoe and Recreation Club receives high accolade.
It has been identified as one of the NGO’s to partake at the 20th J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, set to take place on the evening of March 13 at Wanderers Club, Johannesburg.
The annual J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, is one of Johannesburg’s corporate road running events, uniting corporate teams and wellness enthusiasts for an evening of athleticism and community.
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, is also the recipient for this year’s celebration that would receive funding to support initiatives that promote sustainable development, education, and community empowerment, as part of CSI from J.P. Morgan.
“This year marks an exciting milestone for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge in Johannesburg,” said Kevin Latter, Senior Country Officer & Head of Investment Banking for J.P. Morgan Sub Saharan Africa.
“We are thrilled to celebrate two decades of promoting wellness, camaraderie, and social good. The energy and enthusiasm of the Johannesburg community have made this event a tremendous success, and we’re honoured to continue our support for local initiatives.”
Soweto Canoe and Recreation Club – is a community-driven sports and development initiative based in Soweto, Power Park.
SCARC provides training and competition opportunities in canoeing, allowing children to participate in local, provincial, and national races.
With guidance from experienced coaches, the paddlers have achieved significant milestones, earning medals and recognition in Gauteng Series Races, South African Schools Championships, and the South African Canoe Marathon.
Another beneficiary, Fight With Insight – launched in 2006, was established in the city with the vision of creating a safe place for the children of Johannesburg, using boxing to teach life skills to assist in taking responsibility for claiming rights.
Fight with Insight aims to contribute positively to healthy lifestyles and sustainable communities for youth and children. It is one of the few programs that focusses on the boy child, without excluding the girl child, with the intention of reclaiming manhood and exiting good men into the world.
Fight with Insight is fighting for a society in which men are responsible and take responsibility for not harming themselves and others, positively impacting on breaking the cycle of violence.
“We, alongside our long-standing partner The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, are proud to partner with incredible organisations that are doing vital work in our community,” Latter added.
“This year, as we celebrate our 20th edition, funds raised will support these beneficiaries who are creating lasting change in Johannesburg.”
With over 14000 participants, this is a sold out challenge, according to the organisers.
So, come run, walk and enjoy live performances at the post-race party on the Main Stage on the bottom oval.
The electro-pop duo Locnville, featuring identical twins Andrew and Brian Chaplin, will kick off the festivities at 8pm with their infectious melodies.
DJ Luis will keep the energy going with his high-energy dance tracks afterwards.
