The RMB LIV2Run initiative continues to gather momentum, thanks to the help of RMB and elite athletes like Kane Reilly, Thabang Madiba and Ryan Sandes.

The RMB LIV2Run initiative – which forms part of the nationwide LIV villages concept, looking after orphaned and vulnerable children – was started by Lindi Meyer, back in 2010; and it continues to transform lives through sport, with the help of both sponsors and donations.

“Once opportunity is given, it can change lives,” says Meyer. “With LIV2Run we offer those opportunities not only to the children of the village, but also to the surrounding community.”

 LIV2Run athletes have been able to attend training camps in Lesotho and Kenya, to gain experience and learn from stars like Reilly and Madiba.

Within the Liv2Run community, athletes such as Khulekani Mbuyazi, Sinovuyo Ngcobo and Tsielo Tsanyane have not only been able to compete with the best at races like Ultra-Trail Cape Town and Ultra-Trail Drakensberg, but now play a pivotal role within the LIV2Run community as coaches to younger athletes.

“To be able to take the knowledge that I have learnt and to teach others is a dream come true,” says Ngobo. “It is a privilege to be part of LIV2Run. It is also great to see the young athletes who are now coming through as potential elite runners.”

With the help of the RMB sponsorship, LIV2Run athletes have been able to attend training camps in Lesotho and Kenya to gain experience and learn from stars like Reilly and Madiba, who mentor the athletes during the camps.

RMB, together with the FirstRand Foundation, remains committed to unlocking talent by helping to grow and develop the trail-running community.

For more details, visit https://www.liv-village.com/liv2run/

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