Foundation to build team spirit at Totalsports Women’s Race
Totalsports Women’s Race will be hosted on the National Women’s Day, August 9.
A GROUP of 15 Talisman Foundation facilitators and residents will toe the line at the Totalsports Women’s Race on August 9 as part of a fun team building exercise.
Established in 1979 in Parktown Johannesburg as a residential home for persons diagnosed with mental illness, the Talisman Foundation has since expanded its services and changed to a rehabilitation model that fosters independent living. Due to an increase in demand for their services, the foundation relocated to bigger premises in The Hill, in the south of Johannesburg, in 2003.
According to Minda Kruger, psycho-social facilitator at the foundation, the programmes have since become more independent and empowerment- driven. “Our vision is to be the premier rehabilitation centre for individuals living with mental illness and addiction problems,” said Kruger.
“We accomplish our vision by providing quality care for our residents, encouraging our residents to participate in their rehabilitation, keeping our residents connected to the outside community, providing an environment that is conducive to rehabilitation and promoting an environment of compassion and caring within the foundation.”
“This will be the second year that we participate in the Totalsports Women’s Race,” said Kruger.
“We absolutely loved the experience in 2018. The event is the prime opportunity for our residents to engage with other runners, while building team spirit in order to encourage them to do more events outside of Talisman. We are excited to be able to further the cause for mental health awareness.”
South Africa’s largest Women’s Day Celebration – the Totalsports Women’s Race – will for the time since the event’s inception in 2001, be hosted simultaneously across the three major cities of Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, on August 9.
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For further information or to enter the Totalsports Women’s Race visit www.totalsportswomensrace.com
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