Splish splash for cash
The COWS raised a whopping R225 000 for CHOC at this year's Midmar Mile.
THE COWS, a fundraising arm of CHOC (Childhood Haemotology Oncology Clinics), raised R225 000 at this years’ Midmar Mile.
The growth in COW participants has increased from 36 swimmers in 2014 to an impressive 120 in 2016. Schools and corporates also got on board and supported this fundraising initiative.
One of the facilitators of the event for the COWS, Gordon Reid, commended all the COWS for their enthusiasm and support.
“It proved to be a great morning out at the dam and everywhere you looked you just saw COWS. There was so much cow print in support of those little superheroes fighting the big C! We are truly humbled by their incredible enthusiasm, drive, spirit and “high hoof” each and every one of you for this incredible achievement.”
Plans for 2017 include raising the swimming numbers to 500 COWS by getting local schools and swimming schools to join in on the fundraising.
Next up the COWS are swopping their costumes for cleats and will be tackling the Tour D'Urban on 24 April. Contact durbsdaisy@thecows.co.za for more information on how to join in the event.
