Miss Newcastle, Courtney Smith will cycle the 106 kilometre Amashova Durban Classic on October 16, to raise funds for the needy.
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Joined by friends, she will go the distance to bolster the Lions Club’s coffers.
Courtney explained her efforts at the Amashova would go towards the organisation’s elderly project and other initiatives, including her own ideas for sport development among the youth.
A pledge line has since been established.
Donations and pledges have come through from a few local businesses, including FAW Trucks, which went on to challenge Triple 8 Transport.
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AON also sponsored the team new kit for race day.
“We are a big team, and the sponsorship will go a long way to getting our team kitted out and looking uniform for race day.”
To follow the cyclists’ journey, log onto Facebook and search for ‘Miss Newcastle Amashova challenge’. Contact Jennifer Beeslaar (083 334 3886) or Tracy Barends (082 448 7235) for details.
