Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' team

'Give me a Chance' is happy to announce that Chas Everitt will be the main sponsor for our world record setting attempt at the 'Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour' 2012. 'Give me a Chance' entered a charity bond for the cycle tour and will now be known as the 'Chas Everitt Give me a Chance Cycle Team'.

Berry Everitt, MD of Chas Everitt says: 'the "Give us a chance cycle team, riding the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle tour" is a fund raising event for the less fortunate children. We are leading property people with a passion for justice and we understand that our countries sustainable future will depend on the opportunities created for the children of our land. As a primary sponsor we can play role in making the dream of the founders, a dream of many and in so doing the dream will become reality.'

The 'Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour' fundraising initiative

Entries for the "Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' Charity bond" has closed and now the team can focus their time and energy on preparation for the 'Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour' that takes place on 11 March 2012.

"The Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' team" is a total of 203 riders and consist of189 riders who will start at 08:30 in the official charity bond and another 14 more serious/experienced riders who will start in their own seeding time. Friends, family and corporates can support this initiative by sponsoring a rider/riders per kilometre – see pledge form.

Amongst the 189 riders you'll recognise a few familiar faces like: Ollie le Roux, Marius Hurter, Krynauw Otto, Hendrik Gerber, Gus Theron, Henry Honiball, Justin Swart and 62 year old Dawie Snyman (former Springbok rugby players) as well as Richard Sterne (professional golfer) and Ariane Kleinhans (Professional Cyclist). We also have a very experienced mixed tandem team in the form of Hanlie Booyens and Wynand Pretorius who've won the mixed tandem race in 2009 at the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle tour.

The "Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' charity bond" is very excited to announce that SASKO bakeries is supporting this initiative by sponsoring our hospitality site at the hospitality village at the finish line. Here all our riders, with their friends and family can come together for an after-race function with secure bike parking, a complimentary SPUR burger & complimentary HANSA/Brutal Fruit and other non-alcoholic refreshments for our riders. Together with the pure enjoyment of coming together and enjoying a lovely Sunday with old and new friends at our hospitality site, we are also having a prize giving to reward the top fundraisers and best/extra ordinary cyclist for the day.

Each rider will get their "Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' Cycling shirt" at the Cape Argus Lifecycle Expo together with an extra surprise which includes a Battery energy drink, a pair of FALKE socks and a 32Gi energy booster. The expo takes place at the Goodhope Centre in Cape Town on 6-11 March; http://www.cycletourexpo.co.za.

Bicycles sponsored by CIPLA helps transport problems

With the help of Chris Willemse Cycles, CIPLA medpro sponsored 20 second hand bicycles to 'Give me a Chance' to hand out to the community. In this way the everyday challenge of transport, to and from work/school/university were made a bit easier for a few lucky farm workers and our 'Give me a Chance' students & Alumni. A big thank you goes out to CIPLA for making things better.

Marlin was the first person to choose his new bike and his goal is to ride the 2012 Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle tour with the Chas Everitt 'Give me a Chance' team.

The Alluvia farm workers, proud owners of their new bikes.

The 2011 Knysna MTB Tour

A group of hard-core, off road cyclists with strong legs and even stronger minds are currently preparing for the 2011 Knysna MTB Tour which takes place from 25 June - 4 July 2011.

The route takes the cyclists through one of the most scenic parts of South Africa and covers a total distance of 607 kilometres - off road - certainly not a walk in the park! There's no doubt the beautiful scenery and the fact that they're supporting GMAC will help distract them from the tough, technical terrain.

Classic Cycles are the tour organisers for the second year in a row, and the positive feedback from last year included: "the most fun I've ever had on a tour". "small, intimate and fun", "fantastic scenery".

The route:

• Stage 1: Bellville to Worcester
• Stage 2: Worcester to Montague
• Stage 3: Montague to Route 62
• Stage 4: Route 62 to Calitzdorp
• Stage 5: Calitzdorp to George
• Sage 6: George to Knysna
• Stage 7: Knysna Road race
• Stage 8: Drive back to Cape Town (4 July)

If you would like to pledge sponsorship please complete the sponsorship form and fax/email it back to us with proof of payment. We'll keep you updated on the rider's progress. No amount is too small and every contribution helps!

Perhaps you're situated in one of the towns that the cyclists pass through and can show your support in some other way, if so, please contact Lee-Anne on 021 885 1661 or by email at hope@givemeachance.co.za.

Click here to view the sponsorship form

Knysna MTB Tour 2011 - Report

"I knew that we made it to Knysna all in one piece and smiling as we rode the last tar stretch into town"

This is the last words of the blog written by SF du Toit, one of the eight cyclists who finished the Knysna MTB Tour 2011 on the 30th of June. The group finished the tour on \ in Knysna where they had a few days of leisure before taking on the Mountain Bike race on the 2nd of July, at the Oyster festival… not something that the normal guy would sign up for after completing 647km in six days.

The feedback from the group can be summarized in the words of Trevor Law (tour member): "Wonderful clear winter skies, quiet surroundings with wonderful friends doing what we enjoy most!"

Although it was the fifth year that JJ Steyn from 'Classic Cycles' organised this tour, this was the firs to be done with mountain bikes. It was special because they saw places one doesn't normally see of our country. Superb smooth gravel roads, no cars and wonderful scenery through the most wonderful small farming towns was the perfect recipe to help these cyclists endure and finish each stage satisfied.

Friendships that are formed will last forever and it is the quality time spent together in a wonderful environment that made an everlasting impact on the group.

Trevor also said: "The route is superb and organization is really good and for me the MTB trip is one not to be missed and I have already confirmed for next year so impressed was I with this years trip."

Not only was the tour itself a huge success, but we are also happy to report that through the cyclists fundraising efforts, they've managed to raise an impressive R20,000 towards "Give me a Chance" and its beneficiaries.

Read SF du Toit's blog to see how he (they) experienced each day of the tour.

Click here to read the Newspaper articles about the tour.

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Anton Graham is on a mission for HOPE

Our man, Anton Graham who is cycling from Cape Town to London on a mission for HOPE became the first person to Bungi-jump with his bike at the Victoria Falls.

Read more about this and the rest of his adventure

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The 2011 Knysna MTB Tour

A group of hard-core, off road cyclists with strong legs and even stronger minds are currently preparing for the 2011 Knysna MTB Tour which takes place from 25 June - 4 July 2011.

The route takes the cyclists through one of the most scenic parts of South Africa and covers a total distance of 607 kilometres - off road - certainly not a walk in the park! There's no doubt the beautiful scenery and the fact that they're supporting GMAC will help distract them from the tough, technical terrain.

Classic Cycles are the tour organisers for the second year in a row, and the positive feedback from last year included: "the most fun I've ever had on a tour". "small, intimate and fun", "fantastic scenery".

The route:

• Stage 1: Bellville to Worcester
• Stage 2: Worcester to Montague
• Stage 3: Montague to Route 62
• Stage 4: Route 62 to Calitzdorp
• Stage 5: Calitzdorp to George
• Stage 6: George to Knysna
• Stage 7: Knysna Road race
• Stage 8: Drive back to Cape Town (4 July)

If you would like to pledge sponsorship please complete the sponsorship form and fax/email it back to us with proof of payment. We'll keep you updated on the rider's progress. No amount is too small and every contribution helps!

Perhaps you're situated in one of the towns that the cyclists pass through and can show your support in some other way, if so, please contact Lee-Anne on 021 885 1661 or by email at hope@givemeachance.co.za.

Click here to view the sponsorship form

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"Give me a Chance" now is the official charity of Maties Cycling

Maties Cycling Club has adopted "Give me a Chance" as their official charity and will be wearing our the "Give me a Chance" logo on their cycling kit...

A Function was held on 11 May at 'Die Stal', Coetzenburg where the different parties was introduced and got together for a pleasant social. Different role players from the university was present including, Jackie Wiese (director of Maties sport) and Gugu Ntuli (CEO of SUSPI).

Photo, from left to right: Delarey Brugman (founder of "Give me a Chance"), Andrew Smith (chairperson of Maties Cycling), Carinus Lemmer (National Cycling Academy), Erik Kleinhans (GMAC ambassador & professional cyclist), Ariane Kleinhans (GMAC ambassador & professional cyclist), Heidi Smith (Smith & Assosiate – Maties Sponsor), Gugu Ntuli (CEO of SUSPI) and Jackie Wiese (Director of Maties Sport)

To show their support, the Matie team organised an auction in aid of "Give me a Chance" and a very helpful amount of R8 500 was raised. Taking in consideration it was a majority student crowd, this was a big success. Thank you to the Matie team for all their support and for everyone's contribution.

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"Staal" Freedom Challenge 2011

Marius du Preez, aka Staal, will represent "Give me a Chance" at the Freedom Challenge 2011. Staal is one of the foundation's dearest friends and has shown his support in various ways in the past.

The freedom challenge is a 2350 km race, from Pietermartizburg to Diemersfontein outside Wellington, non-stop, unsupported with a 26 day cut off.

For Staal this is all about expanding his boundaries and reaching his full potential. When asked why he wants to take on this challenge, he replied:

• This is a personal challenge to push myself towards breaking point and to shift my frame of reference. I believe people are capable of much more than we give ourselves credit for and I would like to know where my boundaries lies.
• I believe that by living the modern day lifestyle, where everything is a rush, we somehow loose the true meaning of "LIFE". No one will eventually look back on their life and whish that they've spent more time at work. I want to experience life on a level where it touches my soul.
• And thirdly, just because I can!

And he CAN! We've seen Marius finish the ca2c with a 10kg bag on his back, naming only one of the many extraordinary things he's done in his life. We wish him all the best for this unbelievable challenge.

If you would like to pledge sponsorship please complete the form and fax/email it back to us with proof of payment. We will then keep you updated on the Marius's progress and success. Please note that pledges are completely at your own discretion. No amount is too small and every contribution helps!

Contributions can either be made in cash to Marius, or via an EFT into the following account:

"Give me a Chance" Children's Foundation

• Bank: First National bank
• Acc.: 62239698444
• Branch code: 200610
• Branch: Stellenbosch
• Reference: Staal FC and your NAME

Click here to view the sponsorship form

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"Give me a Chance" has entered a team for the Trans Baviaans 2011.

24 March 2011

Delarey Brugman, Marius du Preez, Robin Samuel and Wielie Frick will be the team to represent GMAC in this fantastic event on 13 August 2011.

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The "Give me a Chance" Pick n Pay/Cape Argus Cycle tour 2011

16 March 2011

'Give me a Chance' was the third biggest charity to participate in the CAPE ARGUS/PICK N PAY CYCLE TOUR 2011.

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Ca2c 2011

01 March 2011

Sometimes race reports come with ease - like flowing single track on a cool morning.

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Christiaan Kriek wins Reeds Ninety Niner

21 February 2011

Christiaan Kriek (Smith & Assosiate / Obike Maties) showed maturity way beyond his age and experience, by winning the Reeds Ninety Niner Cycle Race over 108km.

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Argus Cycle Tour 2011

Lila Jutzen
21 February 2011

Give me a Chance' will be the third biggest charity to participate in the Pick & pay Argus Cycle Tour 2011 in only our second Argus attempt ever.

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My SA Solo Cycle Challenge

January 2011

My SA Solo Cycle Challenge started, around January of 2010, as a novel desire to see and experience South Africa.

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‘Give Me a Chance’ on Survivor

06 April 2010

Local Stellenbosch charity, the ‘Give Me a Chance’ Children’s Foundation has received national publicity through one of South Africa’s most popular reality shows.

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‘Give Me a Chance’ Team Rides the Argus

06 April 2010

Local Stellenbosch charity, the ‘Give Me a Chance’ Children’s Foundation has taken on the Pick n Pay Argus Cycle Tour Challenge.

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An Evening on the Red Carpet for Fundraising

November 2009

The fourth annual “Give Me a Chance” Children’s Foundation gala dinner took place on 30 October at the beautiful Zorgvliet Wine Estate in the Banhoek Valley.

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Give Me A Chance Charity Golf Day

MV Communications
06 October 2009

The Give Me A Chance Golf Day which took place on 21 August 2009 was a huge success.

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South African winery plays host to a Hollywood legend

29 September 2009

Beau Bridges, whose illustrious career in the film industry has spanned several decades, first dropped in to the specialist wine estate, Alluvia, near Stellenbosch in South Africa looking for accommodation in February 2009, during filming for Free Willy South Africa, the latest movie in the Free Willy series.

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Rand en Sent

RSG
Sondag, 27 September 2009

Aanbieders
Emile du Plessis en Debbie Human

‘n Uitdaging wat menigte entrepreneurs in die gesig staar is hoe om ondernemings suksesvol te kommersialiseer.

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MV Communications hosts successful charity golf day

MV Communications
September 2009

MV Communications hosted a successful golf day in aid of their official charity, the ‘Give Me a Chance’ Children’s Foundation. 75 Golfers gathered to enjoy a sunny day out at the Riviera on Vaal Country Club with celebrity ambassadors of the Foundation such as Springbok Pole Vault veteran Ockert Brits, Cats rugby player Werner Swanepoel and Javelin athlete Phil Spies.

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Alluvia’s ‘Give Me a Chance’ Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc help children realise their dreams

Leisure Magazine
Issue 3, June 2009

Delarey and Sandie Brugman, owners of Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guest House, established the Give Me a Chance Children’s Foundation in October 2004 in an effort to make a tangible contribution to the Kylemore community in the Banhoek Valley where they live.

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Great support for charity golf day

Bolander
Wednesday, 3 June 2009, p. 12

The 'Give me a Chance' charity golf day hosted at Stellenbosch Golf Course on Friday, 22 May, was well-supported by local business men and social golfers. Pole vaulter, Okkert Brits, was amongst the well-known faces to tee off in aid of the foundation, which supports promising learners from the Kylemore and Stellenbosch communities.

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Alluvia and Zorgvliet partner in Give Me a Chance Foundation to help talented children achieve their dreams and positively affect others

Alluvia
March 2009

Delarey and Sandie Brugman, owners of Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guest House, established the Give Me a Chance Children’s Foundation in October 2004 in an effort to make a tangible contribution to the Kylemore community in the Banhoek Valley where they live.

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Stellenbosch student nominated for national award

Peridot communications
March 2009

A young beneficiary of the “Give me a Chance” Children’s Foundation has been nominated by the trust patrons, Alluvia Specialist Winery & Guesthouse for the Black Business Quarterly Youth Awards. The exceptionally talented Marco Hendricks is currently a first year B.Com Accounting student at the University of Stellenbosch.

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Brugman ploeg met wyn terug in sy gemeenskap

Landbouburger
28 March 2008, Page 11

Vir die voorreg om in ‘n mooi omgewing soos die Banhoek valley buite Stellenbosch te kan bly en daar te kan wyn maak, moet jy iets terugploeg in die gemeenskap, glo mnr. Delarey Brugman van die Alluvia Boutique Winery & Guesthouse.

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Liefdesdiens

Fynproe
01 May 2008, pg7

Alluvia Boetiekwynmakery en Gastehuis in die Banhoekvallei het hul splinternuwe proelokaal geloods saam met hul wyn, die 2005 Give Me A Chance Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Cheers to the Joy of Giving

wine
01 May 2008, pg49

In the heart of the Cape Winelands surrounding the historic village of Stellenbosch, visitors can discover one of its hidden gems - the picture-perfect Alluvia Boutique Winery & Guesthouse owned by the Burgman family.

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Sporting hamper for Chrisando

Stellenbosch/Franschhoek/Pniel Gazette
Tuesday, 20 May 2008, pg7

Chrisando Skippers, a grade 12 pupil from Kylemore High School was overwhelmed with joy when he recently received a sporting hamper from New Balance South Africa.

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Dinner to boost charity

Paarl Post, Sake/Business Post
Thursday, 2 October 2008, p.16

The Alluvia Specialist Winery in the Banhoek Valley will host its annual 'Give Me a Chance' Children's Foundation dinner on Friday 10 October in aid of this awe-inspiring charity. The project aims to create a turning point for promising youngsters.

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Trust Fund Dinner

Cape Times
Tuesday, 7 October 2008, p.12

Alluvia Specialist Winery & Guest House in the Banhoek Valley will host its annual 'Give Me a Chance' Children's Foundation dinner on Friday to help children realise their dreams by raising funds for scholarship programmes and establishing a network of role models to mentor them.

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’n Volle R100 000 by dinee ingesamel vir kinders van Kylemore

Burger (Kaap Platteland)
Wednesday, 15 October 2008, p.5

Stellenbosch – Altesaam R100 000 is verlede Vrydagaand tydens ’n veiling by die Helshoogte pas ten bate van die trust Give Me a Chance ingesamel.

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Trust Fund Receives Financial Boost

Peridot Communications
November 2007

The third fundraising event hosted by Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guest House recently raised an impressive R150 000 for the 'Give Me a Chance' Foundation. The foundation was created by Alluvia owners Delarey and Sandie Brugman in 2004 and offers financial support to learners from the Kylemore community in the Banhoek Valley.

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Clubs Out for Charity

Peridot Communications
October 2005

The second "Give me a chance" golf day will be hosted at the Stellenbosch Golf Club on Friday, 3 November. This exciting event will see a number of top local wine producers and businesses joining forces in aid of the Kylemore youth.

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