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Jon is riding for Umthombo Wesizwe

Jon is riding for Umthombo Wesizwe

Funds Raised:
R 4 500
Fundraising Target:
R 5 000

Personal message

My first Argus was in a howling black South Easter and took 5hr30 mins. I followed it up a year later with a ride in a very strong South Easter and didn't manage to take much more off my time. Last year, although conditions were perfect, 5 punctures set me back and I managed to add on to my time! As a result, my times have deteriorated but I am not giving up -  I am going to give my ride a purpose….. I plan to shave an hour and a half off my time and at the same time raise funds for Umthombo Wesizwe. I have personally experienced the excellent work they are doing and I really urge you to support this amazing national building initiative.

Umthombo Wesizwe's mission is to provide a platform for youth (11-15 years) from diverse communities in South Africa to develop an identity that will enable them to evolve as responsible citizens and ethical leaders within a multicultural society.

Please help to motivate my target of a sub 4 hour Argus and support my cause.

Donations

  • Mar 21, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "We are almost there!!!!!" - Daniela
  • Mar 10, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Go for it Jon! Hope you meet your target." - Geoff & Glenda Mansell
  • Mar 10, 2012 - R 100.00
  • "Molly and Ben! go ahead and show Dad how well you can ride! Hugs from Aunt Madi" - Madi Gray
  • Mar 10, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Great stuff" - Norman & Vivien
  • Mar 10, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Wish I was riding too, have fun!" - Gill Grose
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Viva Benny and Molly. Have a great fun time." - Umesh awa
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Well done " - Henry and Jane Barenblatt
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Ride Forrst Ride !" - Kate Damad
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 500.00
  • "Good luck!" - Tracy
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "May the road rise up and up and up to meet you." - Un-Sean
  • Mar 09, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "what wall?" - Ryan Wibb
  • Feb 03, 2012 - R 500.00
  • "Good luck for the ride!" - SoyLites
  • Feb 03, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Go Lance!" - Anton and Katie Cartwright
  • Feb 02, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "4h17min please Jon" - Rich Brown
  • Feb 02, 2012 - R 500.00
  • "Go for it Jon. I remember doing the Argus with you back in 1994... took us a long time, I hope you have improved since then!" - Chris Wadman
  • Feb 02, 2012 - R 200.00
  • "Ride you lazy blerry p&$s" - Durban's Finest
  • Feb 02, 2012 - R 500.00
  • "Go, Jon, go!" - Ralph

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 5 000.00

Donations to date

R 4 500.00

Umthombo Wesizwe Childrens Project

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Umthombo Wesizwe (which means “Spring of the Nation”) is a Non-Profit organisation, whose purpose is to equip children between the ages of 11-15 years with skills to become ethical leaders, be proud of who they are while respecting and valuing the diversity of others around them. The programme is spread over a 3 year period and is designed to enhance experiential learning through camp-based workshops, monitoring of their individual progress and community projects. Via their participation in these community projects the children become role models to many around them thus leveraging the impact of the programme.