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Closed 02/05/2017
Weʼve raised £858 to set up bursaries for children to attend Heatherbank Primary School in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- London, United Kingdom
- Funded on Tuesday, 2nd May 2017
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I will be running/cycling to and from work for a year, in an attempt to create a bursary fund for underprivileged children in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. All money that I would have spent on public transport getting to work, I am donating to Heatherbank Primary School for bursaries. My hope is to encourage many of my friends and colleagues here in London to do the same, creating bursaries for underprivileged kids, while improving our fitness and quality of life.
While huge progress has been realized since democracy, South Africa remains a country of widespread inequality. As South Africa's late president once said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." It provides the tools and platform necessary to elevate oneself beyond one's immediate circumstances. The impact of education has the ability to extend beyond the individual, and can affect and uplift entire families and communities. It represents an integral part in bridging the inequality divide so prevalent in South Africa today.
For R9000 (555 pounds) a year, a child attending Heatherbank Primary School not only receives a quality education, but also receives a meal a day, stationery, a school uniform, and is transported to and from school.
Everyone should be afforded the opportunity of a quality education, and it is our desire and passion to see this dream realized in South Africa. Please would you support us, together we can make this dream a reality
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- 7 years ago
Hugh van Niekerk
7 years agoWOW!! I am absolutely blown away and quite emotional when I think of the generosity that you have all shown to this cause. It has been an incredible effort by all! :) I will be in touch and keep you informed regarding who the bursaries end up funding! THANK YOU for recognising this need in South Africa and for placing the needs of others above your own. What a special day!
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- 7 years ago
Hugh van Niekerk
7 years ago111% of target achieved, well done team, amazing stuff! I have been blown away by people's generosity and support!! The page is open for 18 more days. I'm not normally superstitious, but I am keeping both feet off the ground hoping someone can get us off Nelson (111)... Thanks again everyone!
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- 7 years ago
Hugh van Niekerk
7 years agoWow, up to 64% of target and a month left to donate. Thanks so so much for all the support and generosity being shown, it really has been inspiring.
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- 7 years ago
Hugh van Niekerk
7 years agoHi everyone, Thanks for the amazing support so far! just over a week in and we are 25% of the way to our target. Please keep sharing, and don't delay :)
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26
ED SMITH
May 2, 2017
Keep going mate!
£20.00
Richard Brombacher
Apr 3, 2017
£100.00
Richard Brombacher
Apr 3, 2017
£100.00
Ali
Mar 30, 2017
This is awesome Hugh, keep it up!
£10.00
Torie Meyer
Mar 14, 2017
Awesome stuff Hugh!!
£20.00
Caitlan Russell
Mar 14, 2017
As a close witness to your cycling and running over the last few months - well done friend! :)
£20.00
Seb Golding
Mar 14, 2017
£20.00
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