Event Details
Event & Registration
The Sanlam Cape Town Marathon unites runners from around the world behind The Orchid Legacy’s mission to support nurses through education, professional development, and mental health resources. Here’s what you can expect:
Date: May 23, 2027
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Participants who commit to a $2,700 fundraising minimum will receive a complimentary race entry for the Cape Town Marathon. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up early and secure your place in support of The Orchid Legacy’s mission.
*As an International Charity Partner, we are only permitted to recruit and accept applications from runners who are not residents of Africa. In accordance with Cape Town Marathon regulations, athletes residing in Africa must apply through the official South African charity listings on the Cape Town Marathon website. Participants must be 18 years of age or older on the date of the event to be eligible for entry into the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
Fundraising Commitment
Each participant commits to raising a minimum of $2,700 to support The Orchid Legacy’s mission of empowering nurses through scholarships, professional growth, essential work supplies, and access to affordable mental health resources.
Many runners choose to set a personal fundraising goal beyond the minimum commitment, often $3,000 or more, to maximize their impact and provide a fundraising cushion.
The Orchid Legacy provides fundraising tools, resources, and support throughout your journey to help you succeed. Participants are responsible for fulfilling the $2,700 fundraising commitment by April 30, 2027. If the minimum commitment has not been met by this date, the remaining balance will be charged to the payment method provided at registration.
Fundraising Deadline
Participants are required to reach their $2,700 fundraising commitment by April 30, 2027. If the minimum fundraising commitment has not been fulfilled by this date, the remaining balance will be charged to the payment method provided at registration.
Fundraising totals may include online donations, employer matching gifts, donor-advised fund grants and approved offline donations received by The Orchid Legacy prior to the fundraising deadline.
MEET OUR FUNDRAISERS
At The Orchid Legacy, no donation is too small and every dollar makes a meaningful difference. Your generosity helps provide nurses with scholarships and professional development opportunities, essential work supplies, and access to affordable mental health resources. Every donation is an investment in the nurses who dedicate their lives to caring for others, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Orchid Legacy
Fundraiser:
Nick Pavese
The Orchid Legacy was born from loss, built through love, and dedicated to supporting the nurses who stand beside us during our most vulnerable moments. Every mile I run and every dollar raised helps continue that mission.
The Orchid Legacy
Runner:
Brielle Pavese
Running is more than just a physical challenge for me. It is a time to clear my mind and reflect with gratitude. Through my work as a nurse caring for patients facing life changing diagnoses, long hospital stays, and uncertainty, I am reminded every day of the fragility of life. Some of my most meaningful moments have been as simple as taking a patient outside to feel the warmth of the sun and breathe fresh air, knowing they may still be waiting for the life saving heart they need. Every step I take reminds me to appreciate the moments we often take for granted.
Position / Role
Jane Doe
TBD