Argus Cycle Challenge 2011

An official entry to the Argus Cycle Challenge has closed. By entering and cycling for our "Give me a chance" Children's Foundation you have an extended window to enter until the 7th of Januarie 2011.

Our aim for the 13th of March, is to raise R500 000 by having 250 riders cycling to give our kids a chance. Funds are directed towards the children's school and hostel fees, school clothing, books, sport equipment, extra mural activities including church camps and pocket money of R50 per month. Not only do the learners receive the necessary support to achieve on academic and sport levels, but they also have the chance to fulfill previously unreachable dreams, with our mentorship program where the local NG Kerk Sentraal, Stellenbosch "Die Familiekerk" is officially involved. Hey, Pastor Kobus de Leeuw is also cycling for the 2nd year!

Yes, now you too can be part of making our country a better place. We have created a platform for you to make a difference and possibly have some fun doing so!

Join in the fun & sweat with our celebrity riders, Ollie le Roux (Springbok Prop) cycling for the second year, Okkert Brits (former no 1 Pole Vaulter in the WORLD and represented GMAC in SA Celebrity Survivor), Chris Rossouw (Springbok Hooker), Gus Theron (Springbok Wing) and others.

The "Give Me a Chance" Children's Foundation was established in October 2004 by Delarey and Sandie Brugman of Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guest House in Stellenbosch. They created the Foundation in an effort to make a tangible contribution to South African society which would allow them to look back at the establishment of the organization as a turning point in their lives.

Marco Hendriks was 16 years old orphan from our rural community, Kylemore when we interviewed him for acceptance into the Foundation. "What would you like to become one day." I enquired upon which this child with no seeming future from a rural informal settlement replied, "an Auditor, sir". Surprised by his knowledge I questioned his reasoning to which I found "I promised myself that my children would not grow up like I do". It broke my heart. I realised that all this child needs is a shot at life. This is what "Give me a Chance" does. Finding children with courage, against the odds and giving them an opportunity to make it in life.

Marco went on to become Head Boy at Kylemore High in 2007. He undertook a bridging course at Stellenbosch University in 2008. Started his BComm. Accounting in 2009 and is busy with his second year on his way to become an Auditor. Marco has since been awarded a GT Ferreira Bursary as well as a sponsorship from Van Schaik Bookstore.

WE REGISTER ON YOUR BEHALF

CYCLERS INFORMATION REQUIRED BY EMAIL TO – – attention, Sandie.

* All fields below must be completed...

* NAME & SURNAME:

* ID NUMBER:

* EMAIL ADDRESS:

* TELLEPHONE NUMBER:

ADDRESS:

 

 

MED AID NAME:

MED AID NUMBER:

EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON:

CONTACT NUMBER FOR ABOVE:

PPA NUMBER (IF A MEMBER):

FIRST ASCENT CYCLE SHIRT SIZE:

Kindly send me "GMAC" updates
& events:
Yes No

 

 

You pay for your own entry and purchase a "Give me a Chance" cycling shirt (+/- R300) and send this email out to your friends. It is not about the big amounts raised but about all the small amounts put together. The Foundation will reimburse any cycler their cycling shirt's cost that raises more than R2000.

INFO FOR YOUR PLEDGING SUPPORTERS:

As an incentive, the top Fund Raisers will be rewarded with the following prizes:

  1. 4 Nights accommodation (room only) for 4 couples at the King George Hotel and a round of golf at Kingswood Golf Estate to the value of
    R15 000.

  2. 2 nights accommodation for two in Clovelly - honeymoon suite on Alluvia (value R6 000). www.alluvia.co.za

  3. Two boxes of "Give Me a Chance" red wine (value R1 000).

Contributions can either be made in cash via an EFT into the following account:

Give me a Chance Children's Foundation
Bank: First National bank
Branch code: 200610
Acc.: 62239698444
Branch: Stellenbosch
Reference: Argus (and your cyclist's name – VERY IMPORTANT!)

We've created a link on back a buddy for an alternative, online and convenient method of pledges.

http://www.backabuddy.co.za/charity/profile/givemeachance

Name & Surname:
Cell phone:
Tel:
E-mail:
Cyclist sponsoring:
Amount sponsored:
EFT:
Cash:
Kindly send me updated "GMAC" updates & events:

On the day benefits to be finalized and duly communicated including early starting time of 08:30, after race function with prize giving for top fund raisers, cycling prizes, food, wine & beer in tent at finish. Photo & signing sessions with our celebrities + secure bike parking. Family and supporters would be welcome to meet and join in the function which would be close to the finish line.

For any queries please email Sandie Brugman of the Foundation at hope@givemeachance.co.za

Thank you for having fun, and being part of South Africa's solution!

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