- Caron Thomas participates in the Blisters for Bread charity walk to honour her late mother and support the Peninsula School Feeding Association.
- The walk, scheduled for August 25, raises funds to provide meals for over 27,000 learners in the Western Cape.
- The event features 5 km and 10 km routes along the Sea Point Promenade.
When Caron Thomas’ mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, she decided to take part in charity walks to honour her and many other patients.
She did her first Blisters for Bread charity walk about 20 years ago and has never looked back.
This year is no different. On Sunday 25 August, Thomas will join thousands of avid walkers in Green Point for the Peninsula School Feeding Association’s (PSFA) annual Blisters for Bread fun walk.
PSFA provides daily nutritious cooked meals to about 27 601 learners at 187 educational institutions across the Western Cape. All proceeds from the event will go towards the organisation.
Proceedings will kick off on Stephan Way in Green Point and end at the Green Point Cricket Club.
It will include two routes along the Sea Point Promenade, a 10 km walk starting at 07:45 and a 5 km walk starting at 08:15.
Thomas says: “When you encounter sadness, you make the most of a situation. When my mom was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago I decided that since that day I would partake in charity walks. I used to take my mom to all the events, but she died two years ago.”
Good cause
Thomas added that she loves participating because it is for a good cause.
“I love children. I work at a school and I believe no child should ever have to go to school hungry. The charity walks are all about awareness and making a difference, which is why I participate.”
Thomas, who usually dresses up in a costume for the walk, says she is known as “Wonder Woman”.
“One year I dressed up my entire family. There were about 12 of us. We must enjoy what we are doing and it is for a good cause. It is about spreading joy and awareness. Each of us can add value.”
She challenged more schools and people to join in on the fun.
“I will take part this year as well. I will do the 10 km. I would challenge every school, principal, and teacher to come on board and enter.”
People’s Post is a proud print media sponsor of the walk.
