Journey's end for intrepid cyclists

Here is a photograph of the five cyclists who journeyed - by bike - from Johannesburg to Durban to raise funds for I Care's children. Their target was R10,000.00 and they doubled this amount! Pictured, from left to right, Darren Gray, Bradley Atkinson, Paul Hellberg. Jayne Broderick and Mike Howell. Particular mention must be made of Mike for putting the event in motion and to the Wesley Methodist Church in Pietermaritzburg for all their support.

I Care is extremely grateful to the team and congratulates them on their generosity and their strength. The picture shows them at the end of their trip yet they look as fresh as they did before they started their epic journey.

Permaculture for I Care

Rotarian Michel Boulle invited fellow Rotarians and I Care's Nevil Carrington to visit Durban's Botanic Gardens in August to see the permaculture food garden project and have the system explained to them.
Nevil told Michel that I Care liked the idea and were very keen to go ahead.
Pictured above are, from left, Dave Prese - President - Umhlanga Rotary, Nevil Carrington - CEO - I Care, Greg and Jacqui Daniel - Rotarians and Jabulani from Botanic Gardens. Another un-named gardener is at the rear of the picture.
We will keep you informed as to how things progress in the I Care gardens.

South African Flag

The children from Addington Primary School and the world's top chefs at the Bidvest/Unilever function on August 27 form the national flag during their dance routine.

Cycle Tour

Mike Howell who is a strong supporter of I Care's work with street children, and a group of cycling friends plan to ride from Johannesburg to Durban to raise funds.The group will travel to Johannesburg on Friday, September 23, visit our branch in Brixton the following day and then start the actual ride on Monday, September 25.

The first night's stopover will be in Reitz, the second night in Winterton and then on to Pietermaritzburg - 170 km away.

Thereafter they will travel the final lap into Durban, finishing at the I Care branch in Greyville.

Please show your support for these gallant travellers and for I Care by donating via
Back-a-Buddy and help to give a child a better chance in life.

http://www.backabuddy.co.za.event/profile/cycle-tour-with-mike-howell.

The Bidvest Unilever World Chefs Tour

On Saturday, 27 August, top chefs from all over the world walked from Moses Mabhida Stadium to Addington Primary School where they were met by 700 children who had learned a special dance for them. The chefs joined in the dancing and then gave the children lunch and handed out food hampers. I Care and Just Us for Children had been invited by Bidvest and Unilever to take part in the festivities and we thank them for their support. The children had a wonderful day - as did the chefs apparently.

Shaun Tomson

Shaun Tomson, international surfing icon, launched his book, 'Surfers' Code' on Wednesday, 3 August at the Sandton Sun. Although 650 tickets were sold, staff at the convention centre were adding extra chairs even before the start of proceedings.
Attending the event were Jenni-Lyn van Niekerk and Anne Slatter from Durban, Todd Khupe and Jonathan Moonien from our Johannesburg branch and other invited guests.
Shaun chose two charities as beneficiaries - I Care and Cotlands. Prior to the event Shaun spent a day with the I Care boys at the rehabilitation centre, took them to the beach, chatted to them all and promised each youngster a copy of his book. Needless to say they were thrilled.

Running for I Care

This is 14 year old Caitlin O'Neill who has just completed a 5 mile run to raise money for I Care.
She lives in London with her parents who were both born in South Africa. They still have relatives and friends here and visit regularly.
On a recent visit Caitlin read about street children and their plight and determined to do something about it when she returned home to U.K so she decided to 'run for charity' and made over R1,000.00 for I Care. She wants to continue running in order to give these disadvantaged youngsters a better future.

Thank you Caitlin and good luck with your running!