QUEENSBURGH resident Tatum Terblanche is again taking on this year’s aQuellé Midmar Mile and raising funds for the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (CHOC).

Terblanche, a member of the ‘fun’draising arm for CHOC, the Cows, has set a target of raising R5000 (she has already raised R2000) for the foundation this year.

CHOC provides free, comprehensive support to families of children with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders.

This will be Terblanche’s ninth year swimming the Midmar Mile.

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“I did my first swim in 2016 and let’s just say I got hooked. The atmosphere, the people and the overall support is tremendous. It gives one a sense of accomplishment no matter the time you do it in,” she explained.

Terblanche, who has previously volunteered at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital cancer wards, said she’s been a CHOC Cow for eight years.

“I’m always amazed by the work they do. Having been into the cancer wards and seen first-hand the impact they have and the strength of those children battling cancer has given me purpose. It is an honour and privilege raising funds for them and I will continue to do this for as long as I can,” she said.

Following the Midmar Mile, Terblanche hopes to take part in the Polar Bear Swim in June and the Capital-K Open Water Swim in November.

• If you would like to support her fundraising efforts, visit Terblanche’s www.givengain.com page.

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