Hip-hop artist AKA pledges his support for the Special Olympics team
BRYANSTON – AKA has pledged R35 000 as well as athletic gear for the South African Special Olympics team.
Special Olympics South Africa last month officially launched the #BackOurTeam campaign, a call to all South Africans to get behind the Special Olympics South Africa national team on the ‘Road to Abu Dhabi’ and hip-hop superstar AKA heeded the call.
Kiernan Forbes better known as AKA confirmed his ongoing support during a visit to the Special Olympics South Africa offices in Bryanston. Following previous contributions to the organisation last year, the hip-hop superstar alongside his mother Lynn Forbes committed to fully get behind the organisation and adopt an athlete for the World Games this year. His commitment includes financial support of R35 000 for one lucky athlete in addition to Reebok leisure for the athletes.
The road To Abu Dhabi 2019 🤾🏻♂️🤺🤸🏽♀️🏊🏽♂️ starts now! I am going to #AdoptAnATHLETE from TEAM @so_southafrica for a full sponsorship 💸💸 to go compete at THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. I now have an important choice to make 🤔#BackOurTeam BRING HOME THE GOLD for 🇿🇦🥇… and TEAM MEGACY Ⓜ️😉 pic.twitter.com/FFfEE8F7o8
— AKA (@akaworldwide) February 5, 2019
The record number of 70 determined and inspirational participating athletes and unified partners, including the highest number of women to ever participate in a Special Olympics World Games, will compete across 11 venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Through the Adopt an Athlete Campaign, Special Olympics South Africa is calling on companies and individuals to adopt an athlete for R35 000 to ensure athletes have the opportunity to compete with pride and are well equipped amongst the 7 500 athletes attending.
The games will act as a catalyst for inclusion, building a lasting legacy of improved health, education and opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities long after the closing ceremony of the World Games. The Summer Games will be held from 14 to 21 March.
The Special Olympics team will depart from OR Tambo on 7 March and will be hoping to replicate the same success of the 2015 Special Olympics South Africa Summer games team who returned victorious with 61 medals from Los Angeles.
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