THE world’s largest open water swimming race and one of South Africa’s most prestigious aquatic events, the aQuellé Midmar Mile will be held on 11 and 12 February.
Miles4Marrow gives athletes the opportunity to do what they love, while showing their support for a great cause – and raising funds in the process.
Stephanie Berry, regional manager for The Sunflower Fund in KwaZulu-Natal, said, “Our patients often spend weeks or months in isolation wards and outdoor sport is not an option for them until they find that lifesaving match and are able to participate in such activities again.
“It’s our job to ensure that the opportunity for that match exists and by partnering with enthusiastic, athletic people who are looking for their own opportunities to help, we can make this a reality.”
Participating swimmers are responsible for approaching their personal and professional networks to sponsor them per ‘mile’ covered (or kilometre, if you work on the metric system!) and no contribution is too small.
All funds raised will go towards increasing the South African Bone Marrow Registry – to give hope to patients diagnosed with life-threatening blood disorders who are searching for their 1 in 100 000 donor match.
If you are interested in supporting these courageous Miles4Marrow swimmers, you can make a contribution by using the following banking details:
Bank Account Name: The Sunflower Fund, bank: ABSA Bank, account number: 4051834719, branch: Tokai, branch code: 632005 and reference: DBNMIDMAR and (name of sponsor)
For more information on this fundraising challenge, contact Tanith King on 031 266 1148 or email tanith@sunflowerfund.org.za. For more information on The Sunflower Fund or how to become a blood stem cell donor, visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za or contact the toll free call centre on 0800 12 10 82.
