
Running for Hillcrest AIDS
- By: Aurelie Mukendi
- Short URL: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/running-for-hillcrest-aids
Personal message
In 2017 when my sister passed away suddenly, we were all left reeling in shock. My sister had always led an active life and was my greatest supporter of everything that I did. I could always count on her to be at the finish line of every race or random competition that I did. Two years have passed since she was here on earth and I have decided to run my first marathon in honor of my sister and the causes that were important to her. I have chosen the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, as my charity due to the work that they do in helping and empowering those living with HIV. The work they do in tackling the HIV/AIDS health crisis head-on is inspiring and necessary for South Africa. This is a cause especially important to me as I am currently completing my Masters in Virology specializing in pediatric HIV diagnostics. I have been greatly humbled in seeing first hand how little is known about HIV and how it is all of our responsibility to ensure that no one should ever perish from HIV infection.
Donations
- Aug 14, 2019 - USD $ 35.00
- "All the best in your marathon, studies and life" - Mthuthuzeli Sobantu
- Aug 14, 2019 - R 200.00
- "Good luck in your first Marathon and with your studies " - Rajen Naidoo
- Jul 25, 2019 - USD $ 25.00
- "Love you and your heart so much ??" - Eunice
- Jul 05, 2019 - USD $ 31.61
- "Cheering you on, girl!" - Jacqui
- Jul 03, 2019 - USD $ 50.03
- "Good luck, marathons are a nightmare!" - Harry
- Jul 03, 2019 - USD $ 62.51
- "Hope this helps x" - Sam (again)
- Jun 25, 2019 - USD $ 38.03
- "Good luck ????" - Sam Stevenson
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Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT)

The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) is a registered Non-Profit organisation dedicated to tackling South Africa’s HIV/AIDS pandemic through practical, sustainable and community-led projects that include HIV health care, HIV prevention and education, skills development and training and economic empowerment.