R1-m sponsorship for Sharks Academy
GUD Holdings supported the Sharks Academy with a big donation on Saturday.
KINGS Park stadium erupted into cheers from 40 000 rugby fans on 8 March before the Sharks vs Lions match even started as GUD Holdings presented a cheque for R1 million to The Sharks Academy.
The partnership between the leading automotive parts manufacturer and the training academy is now in its third year with GUD Holdings remaining the largest player sponsor of The Sharks Academy.
Red Shuttleworth, CEO, GUD Holdings awarded the cheque to The Sharks Academy Managing Director and former Springbok, Etienne Fynn.
“We are proud to be associated with such a renowned sports training academy and are confident that our investment will not only be beneficial to the players themselves but to South African sport as well,” said Red Shuttleworth.
GUD Holdings is committed to youth development in South Africa and highlights this with a focus on education.
They also support Christel House South Africa and several schools in the Durban area.
