This year, no fewer than 35 Two Oceans Marathon runners chose to add to their achievement by raising funds for Operation Smile. Together, they raised an incredible R125 000 towards much needed cleft surgery.
Over R14 000 of that was raised by Wanita Goodwin (pictured above), who completed her 9th Two Oceans Ultra this year. On 28 May she is flying to Johannesburg to experience her first Operation Smile surgical programme.
“I cannot wait to be part of this amazing programme, and see those beautiful smiles,” she said, as she thanked friends, family and colleagues for supporting her run. Beyond running, Wanita also leads a heartfelt knitting club, creating blankets to bring warmth and comfort to patients and their families.
Next year, Wanita plans to tackle her 10th Two Oceans Ultra and we wish her every success with this milestone run.
Calling all Comrades Runners
Let’s prove KZN has just as big a heart for kids as Cape Town! It’s not too late to set up a fundraising page on GivenGain and make your Comrades Marathon race count for more, by raising funds for Operation Smile.
Although we’re not one of the event’s chosen charities, you can use the GivenGain platform to set up your own fundraiser – and every cent you raise comes directly to us.
Don’t like asking friends and family to sponsor you? Contact Ronel at [email protected] for expert advice on how to become a successful fundraiser for Operation Smile. Apart from the joy of knowing you’re helping kids born with cleft conditions get beautiful new smiles, support from your friends and family gives you that extra motivation to cross the finish line!
