Running to Equip Mothers | Nicolaas

On race day, I’ll be lining up at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km): but this run is about more than just finishing a race. 

I’m running in support of the Thula Baba Project’s Running to Equip Mothers initiative, which empowers mothers and caregivers with the knowledge and tools they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

Because while I get to choose this challenge, many mothers don’t get to choose theirs. Every kilometre I run is for a mother doing her best against the odds. For a child whose future begins in those earliest moments. For families building hope in the face of hardship.

This isn’t just a race, it’s a purpose.