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Walking the talk in South Africa

6 August 2008

300 Monash staff, students, alumni and community members took part in the Walk the Talk fun walk.

A team of 300 walkers from Monash South Africa (MSA) took to the streets of Johannesburg for the annual Discovery 702 Walk the Talk fun walk on Sunday 27 July, 2008.

The group of staff, students, alumni and community members enjoyed fine weather in the multi-distance event, which helped raise money for the Laureuns Sport for Good Foundation.

Monash South Africa Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Pretorius said he was pleased with the turnout from MSA staff and students, which was double that of the previous year.

"While supporting a good cause, these events promote participation in healthy and fun activities leading to fitness, and create a sense of unity and community spirit among staff and students on campus," Professor Pretorius said.

The Discovery 702 Walk the Talk was established in 2000 with 12,000 entries and has grown to more than 50,000 this year.

The event started and finished at Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia, and included a hospitality village with on-stage entertainment, which was a big hit with companies, clubs and the public.

TeamMONASH™ provided each Monash participant with a shirt, meal and drinks vouchers before the event.

A video featuring the TeamMONASH™ walkers can be viewed at the Discovery 702 website.

For more information on MSA visit the Monash South Africa website.