The Totalsports Women’s Race has much to celebrate in 2024. Each of the three events drew record-breaking numbers, with a combined total of 30 000 runners (7500 in Durban, 12 500 in Cape Town, and 10 000 in Joburg) participating during Women’s Month. In addition to this remarkable turnout, the event proudly raised an impressive R158 584.00 for PinkDrive, its esteemed charity partner.
A mass participation, women’s only road race that takes place across three major cities (Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg) in August, the Totalsports Women’s Race caters to both social runners and elite athletes.
It is a celebration of women’s strength and empowerment, providing a platform for women from all backgrounds to come together and participate in a high-energy, caring environment in support of PinkDrive, a Non-Profit Company (NPC) that is committed to improving breast cancer awareness and education as well as providing free screening services to the medically uninsured across South Africa.
“PinkDrive plays a fantastic and invaluable role as the charity partner of the Totalsports Women’s Race,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports. “It’s truly a pleasure to support an organization that means so much to the community and makes such a significant difference in people’s lives.
We are proud to handover R158 584.00 to PinkDrive, knowing that these funds will be put to great use. Working with a charity of this calibre has been an honour, and we look forward to continuing this partnership that aligns so well with the values of the Totalsports Women’s Race.”
“We are in awe of the fantastic work that PinkDrive does especially as the Charity Partner of the Totalsports Women’s race and the results speak for themselves,” says Nikki Crous, Head of Marketing at Totalsports. “Totalsports together with the Totalsports Women’s Race are incredibly proud to support PinkDrive in spreading the message that early detection can prolong a life. This is more than just a race, it’s a platform to raise awareness and make a real impact in our communities.”
PinkDrive made a meaningful impact at each of the three events in 2024 by offering free clinical breast examinations in every city, as well as providing participants the chance to consult with a PinkDrive nurse for general medical advice. Across all three Totalsports Women’s Race events, a total of 722 breast exams were conducted in the month of August, leading to 22 important referrals.
