Having launched ticket sales to the 16th edition of the iThemba Walkathon online a few weeks ago, Avon Justine today proudly announced the support of several well-known South African personalities, who are personally backing the world’s biggest breast cancer walkathon.
The walkathon takes place virtually on Sunday, the 3rd of October, and will once again feature decentralised walks across the country, encouraging participants to walk in small, socially distanced groups within their neighbourhoods. Getting behind the crusade for a 5th consecutive year is renowned TV actor Kay Sibiya and his partner Judie Kama. In addition, TV presenter and model Abigail Visagie, as well as entrepreneur/TikTok sensation Semone Skosan and her family are backing this prestigious event.
The long-standing iThemba Walkathon advocate, the legendary Lilian Dube, will this year be joined by a fellow cancer survivor/actress Mbali Maphumulo in support of the crusade to raise awareness around breast cancer. Other well-known figures include comedian extraordinaire Nina Hastie, radio personalities Carissa Cupido, Putco Mafani and Bujy Bikwa, actors Thandy Matlaila and Cedric Fourie, Sports TV hosts Lebo Motsoeli, Simphiwe Dludlu (ex Banyana Banyana player), fashion designer Mbali Ndlela, along with content creators Boitumelo Rametsi and Clarrisa M. The multi-award winning artist Candy Tsa Mandebele Mokwena will also officially join the iThemba family this year.
The second virtual iThemba Walkathon invites participants from across the globe to register for the event and join the worldwide crusade against breast cancer, as long as they comply with health and safety protocols. Registration entries for the walkathon are R180 for adults and R100 for children. iThemba Walkathon walkers can register online at www.ithembawalkathon.co.za or in-store at select Sportsmans Warehouses.