The 947 Ride Joburg event scheduled for November 21 is a favourite on the calendar at Stepping Stone Hospice & Care Services.
It is a cause of great excitement among staff members and patients every year, and it is an event that makes a significant difference in the resources they can secure to look after those in our care.
If you are a keen cyclist or just looking for a way to do your bit and have not signed up yet, why not consider doing so and riding for a purpose.
If you’re unable to join the 947 Ride Joburg event why not create your event, from wherever you are in the world!
One of Stepping Stone Hospice’s most loyal supporters, Tim Kiy, with his wife, Pippa, have committed to riding 94.7 km from their home near Cork, Ireland, on the day of the event to help raise funds for Stepping Stone Hospice.
Tim completed several 947 cycling events while working in South Africa, and he has been instrumental in Stepping Stone Hospice fund-raising efforts.
Another fun event to consider, and one which Stepping Stone is part of, is the Thaba Eco-Challenge on September 11 at Thaba Trails.
It s a family fun charity event that will no doubt soon also become an annual highlight.
The event will include an MTB and trail relay run/walk, so there is something to do for every member of the family. More details are available on Thaba Eco Challenge.
“We know, perhaps more so than many, that it is not often easy to get out of the feathers and face the day. The past year and more has taken its toll on all of us,” said Judy Joubert on behalf of Stepping Stone Hospice.
“At Stepping Stone Hospice, our ability to raise funding through events has been severely constrained and we have not been able to retain the resources necessary to provide the care that is needed.
“Your decision to ride for a purpose will mean more to us than you know.”
Here’s how you can become a 947 Ride for a Purpose Hero:
1. Contact Judy at Judy.Joubert@absa.africa to obtain your Stepping Stone Hospice Promo Code.
Add your contact details (name, ID, cell phone, email, company name/private and reason for riding for SSH. (Add your reason is optional). Please also mention which race you are entering ie/ road race, MTB or kids.
2. Go to www.947ridejoburg.co.za and select the event you are entering.
3 You will be required to log in or sign up on the Howler entry site.
4. Once logged in, open the landing page with this link.
5. Scroll down and select enter now.
6. Click on the text box that says redeem a promo code.
7. Enter your promo code and click apply*.
8. Select your promo ticket and proceed to check out.
9. Fill out your entry form and select continue.
10. Select your payment method.
11. Complete your purchase.
12. View your ticket here.
There are numerous ways in which you can help or contribute. You could also try the GivenGain campaign, which enables cyclists to create his/her project link and share them with friends, family and colleagues.
The GivenGain link is: Join us for the 947 Ride Joburg 2021!
Please don’t hesitate to contact Judy, should you need any help in registering.
