Volleyball club raise thousands to find a cure for cancer
The club encouraged other sports clubs and organisations to match or beat their donation.
The Newcastle Social Volleyball Club hosted a fundraising tournament on May 26.
The Newcastle Cancer Association of South Africa was nominated as its official beneficiary.
An accumulative amount of R12 500 was raised and donated to the organisation.
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Volunteer for CANSA Newcastle, Mona Maharaj received the cheque on behalf of the organisation, at a ceremony held at the Newcastle Club on June 6.
“CANSA extends its heartfelt thanks to the Volleyball Club. Let this be an example to motivate other clubs,” said Maharaj.
Thirteen teams participated in the tournament with members from as far as Ladysmith supporting the cause.
“Raising funds for CANSA hits close to home as some members in the volleyball teams are cancer survivors themselves,” said a club member.
The club thanked its sponsors and donors who aided in the success of the tournament.
“This is the first of many, we hope to host the tournament annually. It was great to see Newcastle come together to help the charity.”
The club encouraged other sports clubs and organisations to match or beat their donation.
For more information or to donate to CANSA Newcastle contact Mona Maharaj on 073 756 2480.
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