Vita Nova walks an extra mile in Mandela’s footsteps
The Vita Nova Centre NPO walked for a good cause on Saturday.
Eugene van der Watt enjoyed the walk with his wife, Dominique, and son, Seth.
The jovial atmosphere, complete with pirates and furry mateys, was evident when attendees at the Vita Nova Centre annual fun walk plundered the streets of Daggafontein on Saturday.
The 2.5km pirate-themed walk was an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela Day and aimed for attendees to take a resident on a walk with them.
The event raised funds for the centre and its residents, who had cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or autism and suffered physical or mental challenges.
It was also a chance for Vita Nova to spread awareness and allow the community to mingle with fellow Vita Nova supporters.
Michelle Immelman, the director of the centre, was overwhelmed by the support from the community.
“Thank you to everyone who braved the cold. We are grateful for everyone’s generosity and love,” said Immelman.
Honour Wrestling Association (HWA) wrestlers gave fans a stellar performance.
Attendees adhered to the fun walk's pirate theme.
Vita Nova Centre staff and residents rocked the pirate theme to the tee.
Animal lovers had a good time with their four-legged friends.
Gene the rejected clown went up against MLP aka Micheal Lawrence Potter.
MLP, aka Michael Lawrence Potter, gave Gene the rejected clown a hard time in the ring.
It was a jovial atmosphere for the Vita Nova Centre staff and residents.
Sphamandla Mthembu and Nkosinathi Dube stood at water points to hand refreshments to the attendees.
Netty Smit is kitted out in her pirate best with her furry best friend.
Ernie Marias, Mark Brink, and Gregory Button got prizes for the best-dressed males at the event.
Vita Nova Centre staff were overwhelmed by the support received on Saturday.
Families came in their numbers to support the fun walk.
Ann du Plessis and Chantel Rootman sold scrumptious pancakes at the event.
