Teams chase for charity

The latest race, on 9 November, involved 120 teams dressed-up in wacky outfits for a good cause, namely in support of the Wildlife Act Fund which supports rhino conservation.

“No one wants to come see the Big Four [on a safari]; we will never get them back if we lose them [the rhinos],” said Oelschig, who is advertising agency Halo’s creative strategy director. “We looked for a few charities doing great work and felt that the Wildlife Act Fund is one of the most noble causes on the ground and in the parks. Every cent we give them goes directly to rhino conservation.”

Halo, based in Sandhurst, organised the Charity Chase which started in Rivonia, and teams who took part in the race had to look for clues in areas such as Braamfontein, Parktown, Emmerentia, Randburg, Sandton, Wanderers and Bryanston.

The race was made up of 10 tasks throughout the day which involved a lot of teamwork. The tasks included canoeing at Emmerentia Dam, archery at Hollard’s campus, trying to beat a lap time at Go Karting in Randburg, an obstacle course at Jozi X, kite flying, a bubblegum bubble blowing challenge, a pub quiz, playing a ’30 Seconds’ board game, and an express talent show.

Teams also had to buy a Lotto ticket for charity and take a photo of someone walking a dog.

In addition, each contestant had to buy an educational toy en route which went to an orphanage of Hollard Insurance’s choice, who also sponsored the event.

Seeing that it is Movember, men’s health issues were also highlighted by team members sporting moustache stickers on their car bonnets.

Oelschig couldn’t say which was a more prestigious honour: winning the race or winning the best-dressed prize.

The winning team FwdFwdGrab received R10 000, the second placed team Emojis was given R5 000, and the best-dressed team Autobot Chase won R5 000.

“They [the teams] all have the option to donate the cash back to charity and as of yet, none have made a decision,” added Oelschig.

Up to now, Charity Chase has raised about R140 000.