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Eight miles closer to saving the rhino

The two brave young ladies swam a total of eight miles in perfect weather conditions in support of this worthy cause.

ASTRID Kohlmeyer and Louanda De Beer took part in the 8 Mile Challenge at the Midmar Mile in order to raise funds for Save the Rhino.

The two brave young ladies swam a total of eight miles in perfect weather conditions in support of this worthy cause.

“We swam all eight events,” says Louanda. “On Saturday afternoon we were tired, but on Sunday we were ready to go again!””Weather conditions were perfect! Both of us had so much fun and made new friends!” she adds. “We are definitely going to do it again in 2016 to help save our rhinos!”

Louanda with some of the other participants.
Louanda with some of the other participants.

Astrid and Louanda would like to thank everybody who supported the Save the Rhino fundraiser on January 24. It was a great day and very well supported. To all sponsors, thank you very much. Even the small amounts helped.

Astrid would like to thank her top sponsors: Siyaxhasana Construction; ECA Consulting; Sukubane Security and Trading; Dr L Kohlmeyer; Bishops Guest House; Spar; Vryheid Meatmasters; HH and I Kohlmeyer and Auto House Vryheid.

Every amount sponsored was greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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