KYLEMORE LEARNER MOVES TOWARDS A NEW BALANCED LIFE

Chrisando Skippers, a grade 12 learner of Kylemore Secondary was overwhelmed with joy when he recently received a magnificent sporting hamper from New Balance South Africa.

Chrisando Skippers

In 2004 Skippers was selected as a beneficiary of the 'Give Me a Chance' Foundation, a foundation created by Alluvia Specialist Winery and Guest House owners Delarey and Sandie Brugman with the goal of offering financial support to learners from the Kylemore community in the Banhoek Valley. The most important criteria that were taken into consideration during the selection process included students’ academic and sporting abilities as well as the attitudes of the learners. After being selected, Skippers was also singled-out by multi-sport athlete and friend of Alluvia, John de Bruyn to receive a New Balance sporting hamper to the value of R 1 200 in the hope to further facilitate his sporting career. According to Skippers, he is a keen soccer player and is currently the captain of the u/19 first team. “Receiving this amazing New Balance hamper really means a lot to me as it will definitely help in future soccer training. I love the sport and would love to represent South Africa some day,” says Skippers.

According to Delarey Brugman, the 'Give me a Chance' Children's Foundation was started in order to make a difference in the lives of promising young people. “We consider it a privilege to contribute to the nurturing of their potential. Although Kylemore is one of the poorest communities in our country, it is also home to very talented kids, who dare to dream and are willing to work hard at achieving their goals. The fund helps these children to realise their dreams by paying for scholarship programmes and to create a network of strong role models. Every cent received goes directly towards the children’s school and hostel fees, school clothing, books and sport equipment,” explains Brugman.

For more information please visit: www.alluvia.co.za.