Category: Meet Our Runners

John Nielsen is 30 years-old but a self-proclaimed “kid-at-heart”. We sat down - at our respective computers - and he answered a few questions about his running habits, his personal life, and his main inspiration for representing the Rachel Swart Fund this year. John has already raised over 11,400 ZAR, which is ALMOST the cost of a motorised wheelchair. To contribute to his campaign, check out his fundraising page on GivenGain. *** We know your name. But tell us a little bit about yourself! How old are you? Where do you hail from? What do you do for a living? Do you have a favourite colour? Anything and everything that says a little something about who you are. I am a 30-year-old but a kid at heart. I was born and bred in Johannesburg, going to KEPS and KES then studying finance and law at Wits. I am married to the most incredible wife and we have 2 cats and 2 dogs. I...