Let’s ‘drive’ Makena’s dream further
The community and local businesses are invited to swing into action by booking a spot or sponsoring a hole for Makena’s Golf Day on July 17.
Mom Almarie Pretorius is still baking non-stop to ensure her daughter, Makena, can chase her dream of going to Singapore.
Makena, a netball player from the Technical High School is included in the upcoming tour to Singapore from September 25 to October 2 as part of the Elite netball team.
“Her year started with a serious hand operation in January, followed by weeks of intensive physiotherapy, moments of quiet frustration, and countless prayer,” said dad, Rhyno Pretorius.
Rhyno said a golf day fundraiser was started to help fund the tour that costs R69 000.
The community and local businesses are warmly invited to book a spot or sponsor the event taking place on July 17.
The golf day is taking place at Bankenveld Golf Club and the format is a 4-ball alliance with a shotgun start at 10:00.
The cost is R1 600 per 4-ball and that includes green fees and halfway house.
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A hole sponsor is R2 500 and the combo of a 4-ball and a hole sponsor is R3 500.
Golf carts must be booked directly with Bankenveld Golf Club at 072 076 5890.
A raffle and prize-giving ceremony will conclude the day’s activities.
For more information, you can contact Rhyno at: 082 445 6320.
Almarie is also whisking away in the kitchen and baking delicious treats.
She takes orders for cakes at R150 and cupcakes at R20 each.
Almarie can be contacted at: 076 022 1060.
If you wish to make a payment for this sponsorship, please find below the banking details:
- Bank: Standard Bank
- Account Name: Blue Runnings Sport International (PTY) LTDccount Number: 032 677 499
- Account Type: Current
- Reference: 2026_SPN/MPretorius
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