Crystal Falls belongs to the
Heart Mark list of products, which are products that have been professionally tested by an independent laboratory to prove that they are heart healthy.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa endorses these products with the Heart Mark Stamp of Approval, to help South Africa make heart healthier food choices.
It is estimated that approximately 240 people suffer a stroke in South Africa daily, while it's a common notion that only elderly are affected by it. According to international data, approximately 25% of people who suffer a stroke are of economically active age and approximately 2.5% are below the age of 30.
Charlene Murray and George Scola were in their 30's when they had a stroke. The realisation of a complete lack of awareness surrounding stroke survival in South Africa dawned upon both Charlene and George, thus they put their hearts and minds together to form
The Stroke Survivors Foundation.
Their Mission Statement:To create a national network that provides post-discharge rehabilitation and support for stroke survivors, their families and caregivers.
Their Vision:- To provide a support structure to stoke survivors who do not have a support team;
- To reduce the burden of financial stress;
- To reduce the burden on the caregivers;
- To keep the stroke survivor motivated;
- To improve access to rehabilitation centres.
In order to create much needed awareness around stroke survival, the foundation launched the
Bring it On Campaign to gain nation-wide exposure. The idea was simple, to walk from Beit Bridge, in the far north of the country, to Cape Point, in the far south. The execution, was labouring.
George, who was released from hospital in a wheelchair a few years prior, was tasked with walking the full 2400 km distance. He was supported by Ray Chaplin (professional adventurer, campaigner and educator), as well as joined by as many fellow survivors as the road could handle. The outcome was groundbreaking, and Crystal Falls was there to meet him at his destination.
In the May 2011 edition of Women's Health Magazine, it's published that a recent study has found that cranberry juice is beneficial to fight urinary tract infections. A real Health Scoop is the fact that woman started feeling relief just 8 hours after downing 470 ml of the drink.
Crystal Falls, in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa, sponsored fruit juice at the Heart and Stroke Foundation's exhibition stand during the 2011 Pick 'n Pay Cape Argus on 13 March 2011. The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a non-profit organisation that raises awareness around heart health and helps support those affected by heart disease. They kindly thanked us for our contribution, while we feel that we need to thank them for the great work they've been doing! Thank you.
Crystal Falls gave away some fruit juice at Curves Gym to celebrate the gym's Zumba Launch. About 50 Curves Members attended the launch, to see what dancing your way to a healthier you is all about.
Zumba dancing is paving the fun way to fitness all around the world. Curves Gym will be hosting these easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance classes that will help you burn calories - you'll be having to much fun to even realise you're actually working out!
Crystal Falls' glorious fruit juice display
George, who was released from hospital in a wheelchair a few years prior, was tasked with walking the full 2400 km distance. He was supported by Ray Chaplin (professional adventurer, campaigner and educator), as well as joined by as many fellow survivors as the road could handle. The outcome was groundbreaking, and Crystal Falls was there to meet him at his destination.
