RUN FOR ROSA 2024

The Run for Rosa Foundation was created in memory of Stu Rayner’s late cousin Rosa Carlyle Mitchell who sadly passed away on her 21st birthday. Inspired by her memory, Stu embarked on an extraordinary journey in 2017 – running 10 marathons in just 13 days. This incredible movement was more than a personal challenge; it was a mission to sponsor, Melusi Mahlaba, through Kings School in Nottingham Road.

This year once again Stu will be running 11 consecutive marathons (464,2km) across the beautiful landscapes and towns with the aim of raising funds for The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). The proceeds of the Run For Rosa marathons in 2024 will be donated to the SADAG which is one of the largest and most active Mental Health organisations in South Africa. In operation for over 30 years, SADAG provides a vital resource to South Africans struggling with mental health and runs the country’s only Suicide Crisis Helpline. They run a 30-line counselling call centre offering free telephone counselling, referrals...