Rotary Wheelie Warriors take the lead in driving disability awareness

The race was held to raise funds to supply mobility equipment to people in need.

August 7, 2025

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CMS’ Jaco Jordan is pushed by a teammate during the race.

With wheels spinning and spirits soaring, the Wheelie Warriors Race day was more than just a test of speed and stamina – it was a powerful statement about resilience, inclusion and the everyday challenges faced Held at the Formula-K Raceway on August 2.

The event celebrated solidarity and resilience, highlighting participants’ determination and sparking conversations about accessibility and the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities.

IR Medical’s Felicity Mbuyane and Onikwa Mjikwa.

Members of the Just Numbers Motorcycle Club on their way to the finish.

The race was held to raise funds to supply mobility equipment to people in need in the community.

“We held the event to also raise funds to enable us to supply mobility equipment to people in our community who can’t afford it, as well as having fun and fellowship,” said organiser Louise Schaap.

He added they received 18 wheelchairs before the event, which will go to those in need in the coming weeks.

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Hosted in collaboration with the Rotary clubs of Benoni Aurora, Benoni Van Ryn, the E-Club of East Rand, Germiston and Springs Gold, along with Biker Hart Radio, Cheapest Wheelies and Formula-K, the event drew a large crowd of locals eager to make a difference.

Nine teams participated in the race, with the Just Numbers Motorcycle Club, the IR Caregivers, the IR Group and IR Medical keeping the spectators, who braved the early morning chill, entertained.

CMS members Jaco Jordana and Ashleigh van Vuuren.

IR Medical’s Felicity Mbuyane struggles to push Onikwa Mjikwa up the hilly section of the course.

Members of the Just Numbers Motorcycle Club rush to the finish.

IR Medical had more participants in the event.

IR Medical’s Palesa Phatsoane and Odette Mendoza.

IR Medical staffers celebrate as they approach the finish line.

Cheapest Wheelies’ James Mnisi pushes a teammate on the uphill section of the course.

Cheapest Wheelies sale manager Ashleigh Schaap and James Mnisi.

The participants entered a team of four. One person pushed the other, and at the changeover point, they swapped places. Then, their teammates repeated the procedure at the start.

Others who participated are the IR Renovations, the CMS Racers, The A-Team, the Van Ryn Stalwarts and the Springs Gold Go-Getters.

“I thank everyone for coming to our race day on such a cold and miserable Saturday. To all the spectators who braved the cold, Wheelie Warriors and the people behind the scenes, you rock,” added Schaap.

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