Blisters for Bread: A Fun Walk for a Good Cause

1 min read
charity fundraising

The Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk is an annual event that brings participants of all ages and fitness levels together to walk in support of the Peninsula School Feeding Association. This year’s event is slated for Sunday, 27 August on Sea Point Promenade and Beach Road.

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Participants have the unique opportunity to embrace a worthy cause while stepping out of their comfort zone. Some may even choose to walk barefoot and risk a blister or two while taking on the 10-kilometre or 5-kilometre challenge. This gesture reinforces the event’s focus on creating awareness around child hunger.

Newsletter

Stay Informed • Cape Town

Get breaking news, events, and local stories delivered to your inbox daily. All the news that matters in under 5 minutes.

Join 10,000+ readers
No spam, unsubscribe anytime

Raising Money to Feed Hungry School Children

The main objective of the fundraiser is to raise money to feed hungry school children in the Western Cape. The Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk promises not only to be an unforgettable event for the entire family but also to contribute significantly to the fight against child hunger.

Potential Road Disruptions

Participants and residents should be aware of potential road disruptions in the Sea Point area during the event. Organizers reassure that all routes will be reopened by 1 pm at the latest on Sunday.

Road Closures and Alternative Routes

Full road closures include the following streets: Seacliffe to Victoria Road, Queens Road to Beach Road, Vlei Road to Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Fritz Sonnenberg Road to Beach Road, and Beach Road between Three Anchor Bay and Beach Road direction Green Point.

Soft road closures, allowing access for residents and businesses, will occur at Beach Road to Rothersay Place, Bay Road and Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Vlei Road and Helen Suzman Boulevard, Granger Bay Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road, and Beach Road and Surrey Place.

Lane closures will affect Beach Road between Queen Road and Worcester Road and Beach Road between Three Anchor Bay and Beach Road direction Green Point. Alternative routes and detours are available for traffic exiting the V&A Waterfront towards Sea Point via Granger Bay Boulevard and Helen Suzman Boulevard. Traffic from Sea Point towards the V&A Waterfront should proceed using Helen Suzman Boulevard/Main Road Green Point, Granger Bay Boulevard, or Portswood Road.

Proceed with Caution

As the day of the event approaches, it’s essential to proceed with caution and keep an eye out for walkers ahead. The Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk not only offers a chance to enjoy a scenic walk but also serves as a reminder of the importance of coming together as a community to support a noble cause. Be part of this memorable event and contribute to the fight against child hunger in the Western Cape.

Chloe de Kock is a Cape Town-born journalist who chronicles the city’s evolving food culture, from township braai joints to Constantia vineyards, for the Mail & Guardian and Eat Out. When she’s not interviewing grandmothers about secret bobotie recipes or tracking the impact of drought on winemakers, you’ll find her surfing the mellow breaks at Muizenberg—wetsuit zipped, notebook tucked into her backpack in case the next story floats by.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Previous Story

Open Book Festival: An Annual Literary Celebration that Promotes Dynamic Conversations

Next Story

Legal Battle Over Mining Rights Extension

Latest from Blog

From Randburg to the Record Books: How Tyla Rewrote Pop History in 2:45

Tyla, a young artist from Randburg, South Africa, exploded onto the music scene with her song “Chanel.” This catchy tune, made simply on headphones, became a massive hit without biglabel help. Thanks to TikTok and Spotify’s smart playlists, her music found millions of listeners globally. Tyla’s success shows that a great song, shared widely online, can now rewrite music history and reach the top charts, even from far away. She owns her music, giving her power that earlier artists never had.

Cape Town’s “Red Wedge”: How a 900-Metre Airport On-Ramp Became South Africa’s Most Watched Kill-Zone

{“summary”: “The \”Red Wedge\” in Cape Town is a dangerous 900meter stretch of airport road. It’s famous for terrible crimes like carjackings and smashandgrabs, making it South Africa’s most watched ‘killzone.’ This area was poorly designed in the 1970s, which now helps criminals ambush cars. Even with many cameras, police struggle to stop the quick attacks. Now, a big wall is being built, and new tech like drones and special apps are helping to fight back against the robbers.”}

South Africa’s 2025 Beef Surge: When Biology, Red Tape and a Thirsty Planet Collide

South African beef prices shot up in 2025, not because of local good news, but because the world ran short of red meat. Fewer cattle everywhere and China’s pork problems made other countries hungry for South African beef. Even with local sickness and people here buying less, farmers made more money. They sold to new places like the Middle East, using special tricks to get around problems. But the future is tricky, with animal sickness, changing weather, and how much money is worth all playing a part in what happens next for South African beef.

A Province That Won’t Stop Knocking on the Constitutional Door

The Western Cape really wants to break away from South Africa, but it’s super hard because of the law. The country’s main rule says South Africa must stay as one, and changing that is almost impossible. Even though many people in the Western Cape feel left behind and want to control their own future, the government keeps saying ‘no’. So, for now, the Western Cape has to find other ways to get more power without leaving the country.