Dis-Chem Ride for Sight a success
The event contributes to research on finding cures that can assist in restoring eyesight.
Dusty Day and Kim le Court emerged victorious on Sunday’s Dis-Chem Ride for Sight cycling race which runs through different parts of Ekurhuleni, including parts of Brakpan.
Day won the men’s 116km race, beating Jayden Julius and Ruan Pieterse who finished second and third respectively.
Le Court finished ahead of Cherise Willeit and Chante Olivier.
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Over the years, tens of thousands of rands have been generated to contribute to the research of finding different cures for various eyesight conditions through the race.
The event, which was held in partnership with the City of Ekurhuleni, contributes to research on finding cures that can assist in restoring eyesight to over 100 000 people across the country.
One of the participants on Sunday was partially sighted cyclist Gavin Kilpatrick (38), who suffers from Stargardts disease (an eyesight condition that causes the degeneration of the central vision).
He represented the country at the Beijing Paralympics, earning a bronze medal in track cycling.
On Sunday, Kilpatrick and tandem partner Andries van der Merwe completed the 66km category in 1:34:49.
The Dis-Chem Ride For Sight has over the years raised R10-million to contribute to Retina South Africa.
