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The coolest annual event where tattoo-loving people get themselves tattooed to raise cash for kids battling cancer takes place across 702Land – and South Africa - tomorrow. Social media is abuzz with updates on tattoo parlors taking part in TATTOOATHON 2013 and with what designs 702Landers are planning to have inked. The beneficiary charity is CHOC so book your tattoo for a good cause now - and then keep updating the community via the “Tattoo-a-thon for Choc” Facebook page. For more information go to www.tattooathon.co.za

On Easter Saturday 20 years ago, Chris Hani was murdered shortly after returning from his morning run. This calculated act aimed to destroy the negotiations towards a democratic South Africa and plunge the country into a bloody civil war. However, in contrast to what many considered inevitable, inspired leadership and the common will of a previously divided people generated a unique sense of unity and sparked the emergence of our rainbow nation… Enter the Lesedi Athletic Club and their Sense of Unity 10km run… an event which aims to remember the tragedies and celebrates the successes achieved on the road to a new South Africa. Chris Hani was a regular runner, and was known for his friendly disposition as he pounded the streets of Boksburg - 10kms was his distance of choice. The run is organized to predominantly honour Hani - and Oliver Tambo - and pay tribute to Nelson Mandela. It all starts on Saturday at 6am at the Boksburg City Stadium, cnr Dudley Smith & Jubilee Road, and proceeds through Tamboville, taking in the sights & atmosphere of the suburb - including the beautiful OR Tambo Memorial - before looping back to the finish at the stadium. Entry costs just R40. Grand Masters enter for R30 and great grandmasters & blind participants participate for free. You can enter on the day from 4:30am at Boksburg City Stadium or on line at www.entrytime.com

Golfing enthusiasts are invited to enter the Headway Gauteng 5-star golf raffle. Take a ticket costing R550 and be in the draw to watch Ernie Els defend his title at The Open 2013 in Muirfield, Scotland. The R300 000 prize includes 4 business class air tickets, 6 nights of 5 star accommodation, tickets for the practice day and all 4 tournament days, transport to and from the course, as well as car hire for your 6 days. Take your buddies or your family - but whatever you do, enter now! Do that via the Headway website www.headwaygauteng.co.za or by emailing just_about_golf@yahoo.com

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