Attention bikers, public: Ride against abuse, farm murders
Bikers Support South Africans call on everyone to ride against women and child abuse as well as farm murders at the end of July.
Bikers Support South Africans call on all members of the public and bikers in general to join their mass bike ride for a good cause on Sunday, 30 July.
The ride will be held against women and child abuse and to create awareness about urban and farm murders.
According to Desiré Scheepers from Bikers Support South Africans, everyone will meet at the Gas Monkey in Vanderbijlpark from 9am for a mass ride to Villa Indaqua Guesthouse at Vaal Marina.
She explained, “Please assist us in showing your support towards communities all over SA where it is needed most, and by the only way we know how … riding. Let our voices be heard by our actions. Everybody who has had enough of the senseless killings and abuse can join us and help us to make a difference.
We want to create awareness, assist and raise funds and protect where possible.
“Our aim is to stop farm murders, stop abuse in old age homes, stop women and child abuse and help where we possibly can to feed the hungry and give some warmth to those who are cold. Our mission is to unite bikers and the public to assist AfriForum in their quest to protect farmers from being brutally murdered and assaulted, as well as ensuring the safety of abused women and children.”
Bikers Support South Africans want to join forces with other like-minded groups and individuals, and support all efforts to stand against an authority that turns a blind eye. Desiré made it clear, “This cause is not about race or self-enrichment, politics, religion, but self-preservation. We want to involve bikers and members of the public of our communities and as well as all media. We want the world to take note – this is only possible with the support of residents and bikers.”
Desiré said all funds raised will be used towards farmers and farm workers, abused woman and children’s safety and protection.
The funds raised with this mass ride will be allocated as follows:
• 50 per cent to AfriForum for their efforts to prevent farm murders
• 50 per cent to the needs of the safe houses for abused women and children
So far three sponsors have come aboard, and Bikers Support South Africans wish to thank them sincerely for supporting the event. Those interested in the cause can join their Facebook page Bikers Support South Africans.
This event is hosted by Desiré and Celestine Lourens (From Villa Indaqua Guesthouse)
• Details: Contact 083 387 2679.
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