The countdown to the start of the 2006 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk has begun

RELATED LINKS: Thousands to walk the talk OVER 31 000 people, including celebrities and government officials, are expected to take part in this year's Discovery 702 Walk-the-Talk. Read more Walk the Talk trots back into town 702 TALK radio has teamed up with Discovery for this year's Walk the Talk marathon. So put on your trainers and prepare to stroll through Joburg's leafy streets, all in the name of charity. Read more Charity benefits from Joburg's big walk THE South African Guide Dogs Association for the Blind is R26 000 richer this week thanks to the generosity of the participants in Johannesburg's annual 702/FNB Walk the Talk marathon. Read more Alexandra's little champs learn through play and sport THE Little Champs Sports Academy teaches children skills like numeracy and literacy, while focusing on physical skills like balance and hand-eye co-ordination. So far, there are seven academies countrywide, with 19 schools signed up at the Alex branch. Read more

Kapil Dev to Walk the Talk To add to a record number of entries, the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk marathon is gaining more exposure as international sportsmen like Kapil Dev join the long list of celebrities and sportsmen taking part. July 13, 2006 By Ndaba Dlamini LEGENDARY Indian cricketer, Kapil Dev, will be joining local celebrities and government officials during the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk to raise funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, the official charity for this year's event. Dev, a member of the Laureus World Sports Academy, will be taking part in the event on 23 July together with South Africa test batsman, Jacques Kallis and fellow Laureus Friends and ambassadors Cynthia Chaka, Baby Jake Matlala, Deshun Deysel and John Robbie. The event will feature five-, 10-, 21-, and 42-kilometre walks that will take participants from Marks Park Sports Club through the suburbs of Emmarentia, Greenside, Parktown, Parkhurst, Parkwood and Parkview, before returning to the starting point. The Discovery 702 Walk-the-Talk is a partnership between Discovery, Radio 702 and the City of Johannesburg. The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, an international charity organisation that uses sport as a tool for social development and upliftment in disadvantaged communities, will receive a R10 donation for every person completing the five- or 10-kilometre walks. "It is a great idea and I am really thrilled that I will be there to take part. It should be great fun and a fantastic way to raise funds for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. The South African foundation is one of the most active and successful in the world and is doing a magnificent job in helping underprivileged young people throughout the country," says Dev. "Kapil Dev is a cricket legend. He scored over 11 000 first class runs in all, so he is no stranger to running. We are more than happy to let him walk this time," says the chairperson of Laureus South Africa, Morne du Plessis. "Kapil is a dedicated member of the Laureus World Sports Academy and has worked around the world for the cause. We are delighted that he now joins us in South Africa for this great event." Youngsters from Starfish Sport, Alexandra Football Academy and Free the Youth taking part in the Discovery Walk-the-Talk will receive support from Laureus. Another Laureus project, Little Champs, will be showcasing their work at the Marks Park stadium. Now in its ninth year, the 2006 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk is expected to draw a record 31 000 participants. Top local performers like Denim, Louis Carver and James Steward will keep the crowds entertained and the public is urged to bring along picnic baskets to enjoy the day. A limited number of entries will be available at the registration desk at the Marks Park Sports Club from 19 July. For more information, call 011 270 2702, email walkthetalk@702.co.za or visit their website. Permission to use web site material Publishers may use material from this site free of charge, as long as: Credit is given to either the "City of Johannesburg website (www.joburg.org.za)" or to "Johannesburg News Agency (www.joburg.org.za)"; If the article is used online, a link is provided to the original article on this website; The name of the article's author is acknowledged; The webmaster is informed of how and where the material is used (fill in this brief online form). Johannesburg News Agency is operated by BIG Media at 011-484-1400 Print this Page E-mail this article to a friend Help using Joburg.org.za