Roundtable swims extra mile for charity
Hunt said he hopes to raise more than R20 000 for Happy Bundles.
A DETERMINED Stephen Hunt is at it again and will raise much-needed funds for a local charity by swimming the Midmar Mile in February 2022.
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Previously, Hunt successfully completed two 16 Mile swims and will tackle it again next year to raise funds for Happy Bundles, a non-profit organisation (NPO) that brings a smile to children with cancer.
Happy Bundles was founded by Candice Kriel, the wife of Lions Rugby player, Dan Kriel, after she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer in 2020.
Hunt said he hopes to raise more than R20 000 for the NPO.
“I have always been a swimmer, however, not professionally. Not until three years back when I decided to push my limits with long distance swimming. I soon found myself part of the 16 mile club for Midmar Mile,” he said.
Hunt has always strived to make himself a better person and do better, another reason why he joined the Round Table. It was here that his philanthropic journey started.
Hunt is a member of the Roundtable Kloof 190.
According to Hunt, next year’s swim will push his body to the limits.
“Just mere days before the 16 Mile, I will be flying to Cape Town to swim a double Robben Island crossing (15km) that will be followed by a False Bay crossing (33 km), swimming in icy waters but also Great White Shark infested waters too,” he added.
In total, Hunt will swim 73 km in one week.
To support the organisation, visit https://kydrin.co.za/goals/1217. A section 18A tax certificate can also be issued to donors.
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