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Nelson Mandela once said "Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to be that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents." Books can also be dropped off during our Juniors training between 07H00 and 08H00 on Saturdays and Sundays, at Kwabhekilanga Sports Grounds.

Formed back in 2018 as an organization to foster change in Alexandra Township, the Run Alex established Run Alex Athletics Club in 2020. In 2021, owing to the fast-growth of the club, Run Alex Juniors came to life, seeing children between the ages of 8 and 18 years, developing a healthy lifestyle. Currently, over 50 juniors participate in the club's programs. On Saturday, 15 July 2023, Run Alex joins hands with McDonald’s SA, Gomora and ShakaiLembe to launch Read Alex. Read Alex will focus on activities that encourage children to read, make available reading material and mind stimulating games for children of all ages. At the heart of all community work, are local businesses and brands who come on board to support the goals of growing clubs such as ours. We thank McDonald’s SA for their generous donations of books, coffee flasks and meals to support the Read Alex initiative. Run Alex continues to share a special partnership with the team behind GOMORA, who pride themselves on contributing to the Alex community at large. Together with the brilliant team behind Shaka Ilembe, our children will have full access to these master storytellers and be encouraged to read, and ultimately share their special stories with the world one day.