
Liam Oosthuizen Riding 947 Ride for Rainbows and Smiles
- By: Liam Oosthuizen
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/liam-oosthuizen-947-ride-for-rainbows
- Date Created: 27 September 2022
Personal message
This year I am excited to do the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 25km Mountain Bike Race to raise funds and awareness for Rainbows and Smiles -a childhood cancer foundation close to my heart.
In 2016 I met my fantastic friend Vikeshlin Govender. He is the kindest, bravest and most determined boy that I know.
In September 2017, his younger sister Shanaya was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer called Ewing's Sarcoma. She bravely fought this horrible disease for two long years, including having her arm amputated to save her life.
On the 16th of May 2019, the bravest girl I knew lost the battle she always fought with a smile. This was very hard on Vikeshlin, so he continuously strives to help raise awareness and funds to assist other children with cancer.
I hope that by doing this race, I can, in some small way, help my friend, all children fighting childhood cancer and aid in preserving Shanaya's legacy.
Please help me reach my goal of R2000 and maybe even more if possible. Every little bit helps; even just telling your friends and family about this backabuddy page can save lives. Please be a hero by showing your commitment and compassion toward all families fighting this battle.
Thank you,
Liam Oosthuizen.
Donations
- Nov 15, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Jou yster" - Johan Grobler
- Oct 08, 2022 - R 150.00 Fees covered
- "Proud of you Liam! " - Gemma Gardner
- Oct 01, 2022 - USD $ 11.06
- "You are an extraordinary young man. " - Xani
- Sep 30, 2022 - R 300.00 Fees covered
- "Keep up the good work " - Poppy
- Sep 28, 2022 - R 150.00
- "Great initiative! Well done Liam and best of luck :)" - Meg
- Sep 27, 2022 - R 50.00
- "Proud if you Liam" - Anon
- Sep 27, 2022 - R 150.00
- "Your passion and purpose is heart warming and inspirational Liam. " - Anonymous
- Sep 27, 2022 - R 500.00
- "Proud of you Liam" - Ian
- Sep 27, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "I don’t know how to act my age, I’ve never been this age before " - Mr Awesome
- Sep 27, 2022 - R 200.00
- "I am very proud of you and will back you all the way " - Aunt J xxx
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Rainbows and Smiles Foundation

The mission of Rainbows and Smiles is to provide emotional, social and financial support to families and caregivers in need when a child or children of that family is diagnosed with a life threatening illness such as cancer. In addition, Rainbows and Smiles encourage childhood cancer awareness to educate in the hope of promoting early detection.
To set up your own fundraising page for Rainbows and Smiles click here