Join the Hike for Inclusion on Saturday
This exciting day promises a guided 5km hike through scenic trails, delicious food and refreshments, a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt, and engaging autism-inclusive activities.
April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Be The Best Version of Yourself (BTBVOY) Foundation invites members of the public to its powerful Hike for Inclusion on April 26.
Taking place simultaneously in Johannesburg at Rietvlei Zoo Farm and in Durban at Paradise Valley Nature Reserve, the Hike for Inclusion promises attendees the chance to enjoy the great outdoors and support a future rooted in understanding and acceptance.
Farramere resident and founder of the Be The Best Version of Yourself Foundation, Nolan Pillay, said this special event will celebrate community, compassion, and inclusivity, offering families, friends, allies, and advocates an opportunity to raise awareness for autism through a vibrant celebration of community and inclusivity hosted by the BTBVOY Foundation.
“This exciting day promises a guided 5km hike through scenic trails, delicious food and refreshments, a fun-filled Easter egg hunt, and engaging autism-inclusive activities designed for children of all abilities,” said Pillay.
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Pillay said the Hike for Inclusion also marks the start of BTBVOY’s awareness and fundraising journey leading up to its next Mount Kilimanjaro climb in 2026, a biannual tradition that raises vital support for underrepresented causes.
Following the successful 2022/2024 climb, which focused on the deaf community, cancer awareness, mental wellbeing, and youth empowerment through the skills village, the 2026 climb shifts its focus to autism awareness, support for the blind, and the continued growth of the Youth Skills Village movement.
Pillay said these climbs and local events are not just symbolic; they create real impact, fund real solutions, and build real bridges toward inclusion.
To participate or for sponsorships, contact Seema Pillay (Johannesburg) at 061 703 3750 or Arlene Cairncross (KZN) at 083 379 3034 / 081 371 2905. You can also email info@bethebestversionofyourself.co.za.
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