Rolling for a good cause
R380 000 was raised at the wheelchair challenge which is hosted annually by SBS Tanks to raise both funds and awareness for people living with disabilities.
DESPITE the rain on March 14, SBS Tanks hosted a successful annual wheelchair challenge event which raised both funds and awareness for those living with disabilities.
As of Friday afternoon, an amount of R380 000 was raised towards the R500 000 target. The wheelchair challenge co-ordinator, Ashleigh Gray, said they hope to achieve their target when the company holds a charity golf day in Cape Town this week.
The day’s festivities included a series of wheelchair basketball matches between teams that consisted of players from eThekwini Spears and Warriors, and various companies came through to play wheelchair basketball games and support the day.
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To date, the company in Pinetown has handed over nine wheelchairs to previously identified recipients.
Group CEO, Delayne Gray, said the company’s fifth annual wheelchair challenge was a great success.
“Despite the challenges faced due to the weather, everyone had an enjoyable day and we achieved the aim of the initiative, which is raising funds and awareness for those living with disabilities.
“If anything, the rain served to highlight the difficulties experienced by those in wheelchairs when they have to navigate external factors such as the weather.”
Gray added that they are looking forward to seeing lives changed as a result of this initiative and expressed appreciation for the community support.
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