The thought of reading and running may seem far-fetched to most, but not for the advocate who is on a mission to promote reading in society.
Advocate Marukgwane Tshiamo Moremogolo, runs marathons while reading books as part of the #Kilometers4books campaign, which aims to raise awareness on the importance of reading and to collect books for underprivileged schools.
Advocate finished the 94th Comrades Marathon which is also known as “the ultimate human race,” reading a novel “Moletlo wa Manong” to promote reading and to get book donations for school libraries in Atteridgeville, Tshwane, and Sebokeng Lekwa.
“When I realised the conditions of Makgatho Primary School in Tshwane and Bula Tsela Primary School in Sebokeng, I knew something had to be done”
“Books have always played a huge role in his life, as he has had a passion for reading from a very early age, “Books have empowered me and I think literacy is a key element in Early Childhood Development”
On his humanitarian mission, he received help from his team, The Fat Cats Book Club.
He simply choose Sabata Mokae’s Setswana book, because he wanted to show case indigenous languages, encourage fellow young Africans to read African literature more.
“The response and support from the public has been incredible. We had over 700 books in pledge, hard copies and vouchers. We also have over 250 books that are in our possession now. We initially had a target of 400 books, which we changed to 600 after the overwhelming response from people across the country”
“I will be running marathons throughout the year, which means more books to raise.”
If one man can do what he enjoys most to make this incredible impact, imagine what YOU can do to achieve the same.
