DEAR Editor,-
With regard to the article in last week’s Herald, regarding the Donkey Derby to be held by South Coast Hospice.
For those who do not know, a little history of the event is pertinent. The Donkey Derby, as it is known on the South Coast, is a fun event which was originated by the Freemasons in Johannesburg and brought down the the South Coast by Brother Graham Hack. The evening is, as most will attest, a fun event with the proceeds benefiting one or more charities.
Over the years, the South Coast Freemasons Donkey Derby, colloquially known just as ‘Donkey Derby’ has raised and donated some R600 000 for charity and charities benefiting from this event have been mainly for cancer.
The success of the event relies heavily on the participation of invited guests and is styled on a series of ‘horse races’. Participants can own horses, sponsor races and even place token bets on horses. Of course, while some ‘punters’ may actually leave with more than they came with, for the majority the evening is a fun way to donate funds to a very worthy cause.
This year’s event will be taking place at the Lutheran Hall in August or early September. The 2014 event managed to raise an unprecedented amount of R63 000 and we are hoping to improve on this at this year’s event.
The Freemasons have already done 16 Donkey Derby events, which has now turned into an annual event due to its popularity, with thanks to the generosity of our continuous, loyal sponsors.
MARGATE FREEMASONS
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