Thank You for saying Thank You

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.

Zumba lets you work those curves!

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.

They received complementary Crystal Falls juice, were informed about the Zumba dancing classes and educated about the benefits of adding Crystal Falls juice to a healthy diet.

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!

The Curves Zumba workout is a 30-minute class that allows Curves Members to dance to specific beats and tempo changes, for an effective workout that transitions from toning to strengthening to cardio. To sign up for one of these exciting Zumba classes, visit the Curves Gym website.

Crystal Falls' glorious fruit juice display
at Curves Gym for Zumba launch.

Bring it on

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.