Sheppie High is embarking on an exciting campaign to support Grant Blakeway of Melokuhle in his quest to complete a gruelling rowing race across the Atlantic Ocean in December.
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Staff and pupils were delighted to meet Grant (58) last Wednesday.
He will be covering the distance of 4 800km solo, utilising a specially designed kayak for the arduous journey.
His aim is to raise awareness of the dire state the oceans are in, particularly with plastic pollution.
Not only was his talk and autograph session a wonderful motivation, it encourages pupils to make a difference in the fight.
Grant appeals to the South Coast to collect 1.5 million plastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, to match the 1.5 million oar strokes required to complete the race.
The bottles can be any size, must be rinsed and the label, plastic ring and cap removed. July is #plasticfreemonth, so help keep plastic waste out of landfills and oceans.
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