On Monday, 16 June 2025, the ‘Run For Me’ Charity Fun Run will take place simultaneously in Johannesburg and Bloemfontein.
This inspiring event aims to raise crucial funds for Talitha Cumi Place of Safety, a sanctuary dedicated to children who have been abandoned, abused, or orphaned.
RUNNING FOR CHARITY
The ‘Run For Me’ symbolises hope and a brighter future, with each participant wearing a race number featuring the name of a child from Talitha Cumi.
This personal touch transforms every step into a meaningful gesture of support. All proceeds will go directly to the home’s ongoing care and expansion projects.
Joining the run is South African rapper Rouge, who brings her passion for giving back to the youth to the forefront, according to Gauteng Lifestyle Magazine.
“It’s more than just putting on cute gym wear, gathering with friends, and lacing up my sneakers,” Rouge shares.
“It’s about supporting a cause that touches the lives of children living at the home and giving back to our community.”
ROUGE JOINS THE RUN THIS YOUTH DAY
Rouge’s involvement highlights the event’s spirit of fun and charity. She encourages everyone to participate, reminding us that running for a cause can be both enjoyable and impactful.
Talitha Cumi Place of Safety was founded in 2008 by the CRC Church. What began as a single home for 26 children has blossomed into a vital refuge for vulnerable youngsters across South Africa.
Today, the home cares for 41 children, providing a safe, loving, and structured environment where they can heal and thrive.
TALITHA CUMA’S MISSION
In 2010, Talitha Cumi expanded to include a second home dedicated to newborns and toddlers up to two years old.
This facility offers specialised, high-level care to babies often abandoned at birth. Over the years, many children and youth have been placed in loving foster or adoptive families through the home’s efforts.
The future of Talitha Cumi lies in its ambitious Village Project. This long-term vision aims to provide residential care for orphaned and abandoned children up to the age of 21.
So far, the team has built five homes. They have fully furnished one, making it ready for occupancy, and they plan to register two more this year.
YOUTH DAY CHARITY FUN
These homes will offer full-time care, mentorship, and a stable foundation for the next generation. Pastor AT Boschoff, who has led the ministry for 17 years, emphasises the importance of this work.
“Since our registration, over 1,130 children have been successfully placed in homes,” he says. “We remain committed to providing safety and hope for children removed from neglectful or abusive environments.”
The ‘Run For Me’ Charity Fun Run offers South Africans a unique chance to make a difference.
LOVE AND OPPORTUNITY
With Discovery Vitality proudly partnering in this initiative, runners can enjoy a day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy.
Whether you’re an experienced runner or a casual jogger, your participation will help transform lives.
This Youth Day, run with purpose. Run for hope. Run for the children of Talitha Cumi. Together, South Africans can create a future filled with love and opportunity for those who need it most.
ARE YOU READY TO RUN FOR A CAUSE THIS YOUTH DAY?
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