Cycle Tour of Hope raises R600 000
SANDTON - Rays of Hope, a non-profit organisation, had their annual Cycle Tour of Hope on William Nicol Drive in Sandton.
The organisation focuses on uplifting the township community of Alexandra. Julie Peters from the organisation said the fundraiser was a resounding success with over R600 000 raised. The money will go towards the organisation’s 12 projects that impact over 1 000 people in the township of Alexandra.
The event commenced with 36 riders cycling from Clarens to Johannesburg, a total of 365 kilometres over the three-day period. Nine cyclists joined the last stage of the ride from Vanderbijlpark to Johannesburg. The route took the cyclists through breath-taking landscapes, and the comradery among cyclists made for an entertaining and enjoyable event.
The tour encourages riders to participate in an effort to raise funds through sponsorships of corporates, friends and family. The organisation focuses on three key areas in the community including the vulnerable, skills development and education.
“This was the most well attended Cycle Tour of Hope event for Rays of Hope by far. We are so grateful to so many individuals willing to assist the organisation to raise funds for the Alexandra community, and give up their time to take part in this event,” said Jennifer Adams, the chief executive of Rays of Hope.
She said this year, two development cyclists from Alexandra participated and were given a bike, gear and training, in order to complete the three-day event.
The Tour of Hope offers a corporate naming partner a wonderful opportunity for marketing exposure and for employees to get involved in a team-building event, and a service to the community.
Marius van den Berg, a participant in the Cycle Tour of Hope said, “The 2014 Cycle Tour of Hope was wonderful. The logistical arrangements were superb and brilliantly executed. We met some wonderful people, saw some beautiful parts of our country and enjoyed our favourite sport of cycling.”
Another participant in the Cycle Tour of Hope, Roderick Wolfenden said, “As much as the tour was about raising funds, it was also a way of getting us to ‘stand still’, reflect and be grateful for what we are blessed with.”
Details: www.raysofhope.co.za
