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WALK FOR CANCER IN AID OF THE SUNFLOWER FUND |
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Ruth Strombeck, from Rock Painting, Waterproofing and Construction Co., organised a 2km walk through the Cape Town city centre, on Sunday, 31st January, to honour the victims, the fighters and the survivors of cancer. Specifically to remember her mother Daphne Strombeck, who died of cancer. There was a festive atmosphere, as friends and work companions of Ruth's, dressed in something pink, gathered at Bob's Bar in Long street, where the registration took place, and where the walk ended. Ruth had worked tirelessly obtaining prizes for raffles, and was donated books and pink champagne - which she sold by the glass.
Families and dogs enjoyed the relaxed, fun walk. Ruth was donated metres of yellow fabric, on which people wrote messages. This is going to be made into a giant soccer shirt, trimmed in green and white, and will be displayed at soccer World Cup venues. A total amount of nearly R16 000 was raised.
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SUMMIT COLLEGE BOYS CYCLE 94.7 |
 Seen here with Tricia Hobson (Gauteng) are her son Cameron, Cameron and Joshua Perkins and Joshua Henstock receiving their certificate of thanks for the efforts they made raising funds by cycling the 94.7 cycle challenge. They braved very hot weather and cycled for half an hour in the challenge and raised R6000 in total, so these youngsters have raised enough money to place 6 new donors on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. Summit College students are committed to put a large team forward for next year and follow the good example set. Well done boys!!
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Mum’s Mail High Tea was a great success |
 The 4th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea in association with The Sunflower Fund took place at The Hellenic Hall. A big thank you to our guest speakers financial expert, Mike Byron, Ayur-Veda Health Consultant, Bev Voogt and the Fairy godmother, Donna McCullam. A total of R41 500 was raised for The Fund which would not have been possible without the generosity of Mum’s Mail, Sanlam, Baby City, Waste Centre and ABI. We thank you! |
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65 Miles4Marrow was a huge success! |
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Seen at the end of the Amashova race is cricketer Doug Watson with his children Grace and Luke. On Sunday Doug traded in his cricket bat and pads for a bike and rode the 106kms from Pietermaritzburg to Durban to support The Sunflower Fund. The campaign was called 65 Miles4Marrow and Doug raised R11 000 which will be used to pay for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors for inclusion on the South African Bone Marrow Registry. Tandem riders Laura Fish and Johan Roux also participated and raised R6000. At the same time 36 Dad’s for Charity did their annual five day cycle ride from Johannesburg to Durban to support The Sunflower Fund, The Gauteng Down Syndrome Association, The Fulton School for the Deaf and Choc.
The Sunflower Fund would like to thank all the cyclists who participated and raised much needed money for a worth cause.
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KZN is full of Love and full of Hope! |
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KZN’s Love and Hope event started with tears brought on by Tenley Cummings of The Sunflower Fund who explained what four young leukaemia patients have been through this year followed by the emotional music video for Lauren Laing’s original song ‘The Day I Sang for You’ which featured the patients. The event ended with the audience in tears of laughter while the appropriately dressed Gee Jays performed the YMCA. The show, ‘Who’s your Daddy’ had the audience entertained from beginning to end. The entertainment and delicious meal was broken up by a hugely successful charity auction conducted by The Alliance Group’s Andrew Miller. A big thank you to auction item sponsors Sumner Signs, Coretalk, Bella Body, Lisa Raleigh, DressbyLynnE, Craig Charity and Hirsch.
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 The International Hotel School recently had a Celebrity Cook-Off Competition to raise funds. Teams were invited from corporates, hotels and colleges to participate. Each team had a celebrity join them where their cookery skills were tested!
Fun was had by all and the winning team, Abbots College together with Eddie Andrews (Springbok rugby player) won the first prize!
Other celebrities who participated were Deon Bing (KFM Surf Reporter), Ryan O’Connor (KFM Breakfast DJ), Josie Borain (Model), Carey Boucher (leukaemia survivor), Gawie Marx (Food and Beverage Manger, The Vineyard Hotel and also a leukaemia survivor) and Jane Shonfeld (Image Consultant).
This event has become a highlight on Western Cape’s annual calendar! |
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Denim and Diamond Event Shines |
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WC decided against having a ball this year and instead chose to have an informal, fun dance. The theme was “Denim and Diamonds” where guests were invited to come dressed relaxed but with a bit of glamour and glitz!
From the time one stepped into the Mears Centre the mood was set! Music was provided by the all famous LATE FINAL band which ensured the success of the evening. Their choice of 60’s, 70’s and 80’s music made sure that most guests spent the evening dancing!
Twelve beautifully decorated glitzy cupcakes, decorated with a pair of denim jeans in marzipan, were donated by The Cup Cake Boutique as a Lucky Draw Prize. One of the cup cakes had a diamond inside donated by Mark Solomon Jewellers!
The evening was an outstanding success, thank you to all those who attended.
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 All things Bright and Beautiful’ was the theme for the Maris Stella breakfast and the Mums went beyond the call of duty. All 21 tables were decorated in great detail and enthusiasm. Bunting bandanas covered the ceiling of the hall and the 190 ladies were treated to delicious treats, great company and fabulous presentations by stylist Lynne McMaster and fitness and health guru Lisa Raleigh. Lynne McMaster declared the sunflower rings designed and created by the Hillcrest Aids Centre as ‘The’ signature accessory for summer and they were sold out in minutes.
An amazing R18 000 was raised from the event thanks to the passion and hard work of Bridget Aaron, the teacher behind everything Maris Stella does for The Sunflower Fund. Maris Stella entered 144 pupils in the Hyper Fun Run at SUNCOAST and walked away with a R1000 Hyper gift voucher.
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Fun Run for Sunflower Fund |
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The fun run/ walk for charity formed part of The Sunflower Fund SUNCOAST Bandana Day promotion which was an overwhelming success. The Fund received four hundred more entries than last year pushing the total up to 934 runners and walkers of all ages. Sunflower Bandanas tied together to form The Pick n Pay ‘Rope of Hope’ covered the course. The weather was beautiful and spirits were high with everyone putting their best foot forward for charity.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Hyper Fun Run or the Pick n Pay ‘Rope of Hope’.
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The Sunflower Fund's Spring Brunch |
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Recent leukaemia survivor Cary Boucher, Cookery Consultant of the Pick n Pay School of Cookery, demonstrated fresh and healthy ideas for a Spring Champagne Brunch at a recent fundraiser held for The Sunflower Fund.
The proceeds of the funds are used to recruit donors to join the South African Bone Marrow Registry, in an effort to help save the lives of those diagnosed with leukaemia and other life-threatening blood disorders.
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