Afrika Tikkun is a charitable organisation based in South Africa whose approach is to transform and uplift impoverished communities by focussing on orphans and vulnerable children and equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in life. They do this through a broad range of child development programmes run from community centres in the townships.(…)
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#Metal2Medal: Update May/June 2011
Okay, so I’ve taken a break from what appears to be over a month?! Loads going on: moving flat, working too much, spasms & hospital visits etc etc – all the usual excuses. However, we are now raising money so I definitely get to get my butt in gear. We have 40 days until the(…)
#Metal2Medal: Now accepting sponsorship!
We are now looking to you kind folk to offer up some of your hard earned money to sponsor our sprint triathlon team for the Belron Triathon. For more details or to sponsor us – visit http://goo.gl/V2u0P (Virgin Money Giving) or click on the image. Did I mention it’s the day after our work summer party? So(…)
#Metal2Medal: update 11th April
Starting back at swimming so much so soon, probably wasn’t the best idea, especially with my recent spasms & the issues that causes (seeing the therapist for it tomorrow!), the pain today was quite substantial. Now, I know pain – I’ve had 14 screws drilled into my spine – so even though I’m a general(…)
#Metal2Medal: The history & the goal
In order to get myself back in shape and fighting fit, I’ve agreed to be part of a relay team for the Belron Triathlon (for charity of course!). Now don’t get too excited; I’m’ only doing the swimming leg of a Relay Triathlon Sprint, but as I’m still building my muscle back up from my(…)