Zanele is now running 648km in 18 races to raise awareness about mental health‚ suicide‚ and help the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s toll free hotline.
She has covered 389km in 15 races and raised R68‚153.88 through her online crowdfunding campaign. She is aiming for R180‚000.
“This journey has been a physical and emotional roller coaster‚ but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has been a healing experience in the way I didn’t expect. I found strength in my vulnerability and found a way to deal with my father’s tragedy through those who have shared their pain with me.”
She will be running the Comrades Marathon on Sunday before tackling the mammoth Washie 100 Miler (160km) race next month.
When Zanele is not on the road she is a video specialist at Google.
If you or someone you know is in need of help‚ call Sadag’s helpline at 0800 567 567.