Car show with a difference
The show was started with the aim of helping disabled sportswomen and sportsmen.
Car enthusiasts gathered at Kimiad golf course in Moreletapark on Sunday for the third Dreams on Wheels Car Show.
Classic and exotic cars were on display as well as food stands and car-related paraphernalia on sale.
All proceeds will be given to the Turke Club, which supports disabled sports.
The club was founded in 1989 by ex-sportsmen as a way of raising funds and awareness for disabled sport.
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They identify individuals who have potential but do not have funds.
One of the latest beneficiaries is a Grade 7 learner from Garsfontein, Simoné Kruger.
Kruger has cerebral palsy hemiplegia and is a discuss thrower, long jumper, shot putter and the 100m sprinter.
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She has been selected to participate in the IWAS Junior World Championship in Iceland from 3-5 July. The club will be sponsoring her trip.
Kruger said she was thankful for the sponsorship.
“I am happy that I will be participating at the championships. I am thankful for the sponsorship, because it would not have been possible for me to go,” she said.
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André Gernandt from Turke said they preferred a long-term relationship with their six beneficiaries so far.
Deon Greeff said he became part of the show because his sister’s arm was amputated due to cancer.
“It is a project close to my heart,” he said.
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