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Media Alert: Walking On Waves Highlights The Therapeutic Benefits Of Surfing

30 January 2017

Tomorrow, 31 January 2017, Western Cape Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Anroux Marais will visit Walking on Waves in Muizenberg.

Founded by William Leadbutter, Walking on Waves is an outreach programme which uses surfing as a form of therapy for people living with severe disabilities. The programme also provides surfing lessons to vulnerable children across the Cape Peninsula.

At the first event of the year, Walking on Waves will treat three children from Iris House Children's Hospice tomorrow. Minister Marais will be there for a first-hand experience of the therapeutic benefits of surfing.

More information on Walking on Waves can be found at http://www.walkingonwaves.org.za

ALL MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

Date:             Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Time:             14:00 – 16:00

Venue:         Lifestyle Surf Centre, Muizenberg Beachfront and thereafter Muizenberg Beach

There will be opportunities for photographs and interviews.

Media Enquiries: 

Stacy McLean
Spokesperson for Minister Anroux Marais
Email: Stacy.McLean@westerncape.gov.za
Tel: 021 483 4426
Cell: 083 504 1171