Participants can run, jog, or walk their own virtual challenge, at their own pace, anywhere in South Africa.<\/p>\n
The 2021\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge is set to be the ultimate antidote to Covid-19 fatigue and the lockdown blues that many South Africans are feeling. The 2021 challenge theme, #LiveLimitless calls on women to recognise how many obstacles they have overcome in spite of the restrictions and limitations that we have been faced with in the past year.<\/p>\n
\u201cFollowing the first ever\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge held in 2020, the challenge participants could never have anticipated that almost a year later, the nation would still be living with lockdown restrictions as the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic. #LiveLimitless recognises that we have done and coped with so much in the past year that we never thought we would be able to,\u201d says Alison Zweers,\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Managing Director Western Cape and Namibia.<\/p>\n
Every year thousands of women look forward to taking part in the\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Women\u2019s Challenge races and their associated fun runs. Due to the lockdown imposed in 2020,\u00a0SPAR\u00a0changed the game by launching their first ever virtual challenge. \u201cBy hosting the second virtual challenge in 2021, we are once again giving women something to look forward to and we are really excited that no one will have to miss out this year. The fact that we have managed to find a way for our challenge community to keep coming together is really a testament to what #LiveLimitless is all about,\u201d\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Group Marketing Executive, Mike Prentice enthuses.<\/p>\n
Ensuring a limitless future for all, the\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge 2021 event will benefit the\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Petal\u2019s Project. Proceeds from this year\u2019s entry fee will be used to help the Petals project donate packs of sanitary pads to underprivileged girls who often stay away from school when they are on their periods as they lack these basic necessities.\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Petals donations help keep these girls in school, giving them an equal chance to compete and lead a full life. Your contribution will help to remove the limitations that girls feel during menstruation and show them that there is no area in their life in which they cannot #LiveLimitless.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis contribution would not be possible without the support of the women across South Africa who will be joining in or without the support of our sponsors. I would like to thank Asics, Garmin and Athletics South Africa for sticking with us and making this challenge possible,\u201d Prentice acknowledges. \u201cOur brand ambassadors, several of whom have been involved with our events for years, also play a huge part in making the virtual challenges a success and we are so excited about the group we have on board this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s challenge ambassador list includes familiar fan favourites and some new ambassadors who are eager to get SA excited about the challenge. Helping spread the #LiveLimitless message online will be; Bonang Gwampi, Siphokazi Menziwa, Nolo Skiti, Nomvuzo Zongo , Mimi Mahlasela, Leilani Kuter, Rene Kalmer, Bongi Msomi, Elana Afrika \u2013 Bredenkamp, Warrior Ric, Sarina Bosman, Charn\u00e9 Bosman, Willem Botha, Ouma Tema, Taun\u00e9 Block, Lucille Slade, Dianne Broodryk, Sophia Matlou, Philicity Reeken, Martin Bester, Chantel Struwig, Donnalee Roberts, Ivan Botha, Lindie Strydom, Robbie Kruse, Zizipho Soldati, Kesa Molotsoane, Shirnell Swartz, Khutso Theledi, Izelle Hoffman, Jo-Dee Butler, Suga, Gino Fabbri, Yolanda Bukani, Jeanie Steyn, Faith Motau, Zinhle Twala and Precious Mthembu.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to seeing everyone posting online on 4 September as they complete their routes,\u201d says Zweers urging participants to enter and take some time for themselves and reflect on the tenacity we have all shown since the start of the pandemic. \u201cTake this opportunity to #LiveLimitless, whatever that means to you, and do not be defined by the limitations you face. To #LiveLimitless is about answering the call to adventure, and instead of being defined by your limits, changing the narrative to be inspired by them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Entry to the\u00a0SPAR\u00a0Women\u2019s Virtual Challenge is R60<\/strong> and as part of the entry fee, every participant will receive a virtual race pack. The race pack includes an official virtual challenge t-shirt, access to the\u00a0My Virtual Challenge\u00a0digital magazine, a face buff and a medal.<\/p>\n This year there are even more ways to join in the fun online. Participants can visit the official race website, www.sparvirtualchallenge.co.za<\/a>\u00a0to generate their own race number and finish line certificate \u2013 perfect for pre and post-race selfies! Use #LiveLimitless and #SPARVirtualChallenge when posting to join the challenge community online!<\/p>\n For more information and to find out how to enter, visit\u00a0www.sparvirtualchallenge.co.za<\/a>. Entries are limited to 75\u00a0000 participants \u2013 enter now to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Date:\u00a04 September 2021\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
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