Bophelong gave back in Thembisa during Youth Month
They hosted their donation drive through their social initiative programme at Madelakufa Informal Settlement in Thembisa.
Bophelong Fitness Club (BFC) held two events in Thembisa on June 16 and June 18 to commemorate youth month.
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The first celebration, which aimed to honor the spirit of Youth Day, took place on June 16 at Summore Supermarket, Pick N Pay, Thembisa.
Cathrine Mathebe, BFC Founder said the main aim was to celebrate their member’s birthdays.
“We divided the calendar into four. Every three months we celebrate member’s birthdays.
“We combined all their birthdays to a one day event,” said Mathebe.
“All those who had their birthdays between April and June they celebrated together. We going to do a similar event in September for those between the months of July and September.”
Local artists were given the opportunity to showcase their talents and market themselves as brands.
Ikanyeng Sebela, musician, from Winnie Mandela, performed songs from his latest album titled Jeremani.
“My music is available in all online music stores. I sing in different indigenous languages including TshiVenda, Sepedi, IsiZulu and English,” said Sebela.
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On Saturday they hosted their donation drive through their social initiative programme, Bophelong Fitness Club Investment Movement, at Madelakufa Informal Settlement in Thembisa.
“We donated pre-loved clothes to residents of the area. Where possible we would like to add food parcels,” said Mathebe.
“Our programme continues through the winter season. More people seek clothes for warmth this winter.
“We looking to visit another informal settlement at Winnie Mandela in July,” she said.
“The greater Thembisa community can contact us to assist us in this project.
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“We are looking for donations of clothes and food, sponsorship and gym wear,” said Mathebe.
“We need gym equipment to continue promoting healthy lifestyles amongst elderly people since that is our main mandate as an organisation.
“We need tekkies and running shoes for our members,” said Mathebe.
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