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ESTATE EVENT

SILVER LAKES FUN WALK & RUN

espite the chill in the air, on
2 August, our participants arrived
Dbright and early for the walk and
run – and what a beautiful turnout it was!

We welcomed everyone, from mothers
with prams and little ones wrapped
snugly in blankets to enthusiastic dogs on
leashes and loads of excited school kids
ready to hit the road. It was especially
heartwarming to see so many of our
elder community members joining in –
your presence added a special warmth to
the day.

Our coffee station was an absolute hit,
a lifesaver in the cold. Warm drinks
like coffee and hot chocolate were in
high demand and helped kick-start the
morning perfectly.
tests. What a great service – and so A big thank you to Nik Prop for sponsoring
A huge shoutout to our main sponsor, convenient to get your vitals done on the jumping castle and to Heinrich for
Walk & Run for Life, for partnering with home ground while earning your Discovery making it happen. The kids absolutely
us to make this event such a success. They points! The team arrived early, coffee in loved it, and we’re so grateful for your
led the way in coordinating participants hand, ready to serve. Thank you, Marina, contribution.
and handling all indemnity forms, and your amazing team.
ensuring everything ran like clockwork. Finally, to the Silver Lakes team: Thank
We are grateful for your commitment and We were also delighted to welcome you for braving the early morning and the
support. Bakehouse to their first Walk & Run event freezing weather. You are absolute stars. I
with us. They generously sponsored water know I can always count on you – you’re
Special thanks to the Discovery team for both water points and had staff on-site simply the best!
(the sisters) who were on-site conducting to ensure that everyone stayed hydrated.
health checks for Discovery members, Thank you; we appreciate your support and Daleen du Plessis
including blood pressure and cholesterol look forward to a long partnership ahead. Clubhouse and Events Manager

Well done to our walkers/runners:

10km winners
1 – Michael van Niekerk (23)
2 – Katrien van den Berg (26)
3 – Paul van Niekerk (60)

5km winners
1 – Leon Stolz (Jnr)
2 – Leon Stolz (Snr)
3 – Flippie Schoeman

Lucky draw winners
Ether Gouws
Lerato Mokupo

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