Run for a Reason: Rainbows Retro
- By: Rainbows and Smiles
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/run-for-a-reason-rainbows-retro
- Date Created: 21 August 2023
Personal message
September is the Internationally recognised month for Childhood Cancer Awareness.
Our unique “Run for a reason” event is designed to take you on a journey back to the colourful and groovy eras of the past, all while raising awareness and support for our children. Lace up your retro “tekkies” and put on your Rainbows and Smiles headband and let us celebrate the spirit of unity and fun while making a difference.
Every year in South Africa, we estimate about 800 - 1000 children are diagnosed with cancer. Our socio-economic challenges, and generally poor level of awareness of the warning signs of childhood cancer, mean that many these children are diagnosed very late into their illness.
At the heart of it, the Retro Rainbows event is about making a difference.
Our athletes will do an activity daily to honour an incredible child with cancer. They will write their names on their hands and have the child’s bravery edged into our hearts.
Rainbows and Smiles is not funded by government, and we rely on the generosity of our supporters and the passion of our volunteers to enable us to do the work we do.
Thank you for supporting our challenge and mission to make a difference in the life of a child with cancer.
To help us raise funds please click the DONATE BUTTON and follow the easy steps.
Thank you so much for your support!!
Donations
- Oct 10, 2023 - R 700.00 Tipped
- "This donation is for Karlien Erasmus’ campaign. Well done for your incredible dedication and kindness." - Jax Cain
- Oct 05, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
- "" - Jenny Swingler
- Oct 05, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
- "You are a mamba for running every day for these beautiful angels💞" - Anonymous
- Oct 05, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "Very well done to all the runners and walkers ...a magnificent effort." - Anonymous
- Oct 04, 2023 - R 900.00
- "Congratulations Tiffany Callaghan on running 5kms every day for raising funds for rainbows and smiles for the children with cancer." - Tammy and Mike Cross
- Oct 04, 2023 - R 300.00
- "Well done Tiffany Callaghan on completing your 30 Day challenge!" - Dave Saunderson
- Oct 03, 2023 - R 200.00 Tipped
- "" - Anonymous
- Sep 30, 2023 - R 500.00
- "" - Anonymous
- Sep 30, 2023 - R 300.00
- "" - Anonymous
- Sep 29, 2023 - R 200.00
- "" - Lonel
- Sep 29, 2023 - R 720.00
- "#strongerTogether 💪" - Anonymous
- Sep 28, 2023 - R 200.00
- "Well done Kathryn for taking this challenge on for these kids!" - Carolyn
- Sep 28, 2023 - R 300.00 Tipped
- "Well done bestie, so proud of you 😁" - Anonymous
- Sep 28, 2023 - R 1 300.00 Tipped
- "This donation is for all the hard work and sacrifice made by Karlien Erasmus" - James
- Sep 19, 2023 - R 300.00
- "❤️❤️❤️" - Charnie Piater
- Sep 13, 2023 - USD $ 56.00 Tipped
- "In honor of those suffering with childhood cancer and in thanksgiving for the health of my children." - Victoria Modestti
- Sep 07, 2023 - R 350.00 Tipped
- "You do awesome work!!" - Patricia Ferrandi
- Sep 05, 2023 - USD $ 29.27 Tipped
- "From Scotland to South Africa 🏴🇿🇦love support and anything to support and raise awareness of childhood cancer worldwide" - Mandy Bickerton
- Sep 01, 2023 - R 500.00 Tipped
- "To all our little superheroes, their families and this organisation..keep going strong. We are behind you and praying for you." - Anonymous
- Sep 01, 2023 - R 250.00 Tipped
- "Well done to you!" - Anonymous
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 100 000.00Donations to date
R 9 285.60Rainbows and Smiles Foundation
The mission of Rainbows and Smiles is to provide emotional, social and financial support to families and caregivers in need when a child or children of that family is diagnosed with a life threatening illness such as cancer. In addition, Rainbows and Smiles encourage childhood cancer awareness to educate in the hope of promoting early detection.
To set up your own fundraising page for Rainbows and Smiles click here