The Kidzpositive Family Fund is dedicated to improving the health of HIV-positive children in Southern Africa. Our goal is to generate funds for the grassroots support of HIV/AIDS. Our aim is to become a regional source of financial support for organisations providing care for significant numbers of affected families. The name of the fund is inspired by the positive spirit and actions of these people.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Sunday 02 May
A great finish to a great tour! We enjoyed a beautiful sunrise and stunning scenery as we passed Rooiels and Gordon's Bay. The team made very good time today as we headed back into Cape Town along Main Road this morning. We were very priviledged to have Helen Zille pedalling with us for the last few kilometers up towards our finish at Groote Schuur Hospital. We are so appreciative that she took time out of her busy schedule to join us in our quest to raise awareness and support for children and their families who are affected by HIV/AIDS. Thank you to Sr Susan Isaacs, Vuyiswa Mboji, Lil Hobbs and Zurina Isaacs for organising a wonderful welcoming party. Dr Paul Roux delivered a message to Helen Zille written by Dr Carol Baker of the Keiskamma Trust (based in Hamburg in the Eastern Cape). This message has been carried by the cycling team over the entire 1000km. The Cycle Tour thereby symbolises a link between the Easten and Western Cape,as well as between rural and urban health care initiatives. It also demonstrates solidarity between organisations that work with common purpose to alleviate the burden of HIV and AIDS. Thank you to all those who have participated in and sponsored this cycle tour so far. Further contributions would still be welcomed. Banking details -"The Kidzpositive Family Fund",Nedbank, Salt River, Current Account, Branch code:102-109, Universal Code: 198-765, Account number: 1021 275 743 Reference: “Peddie” and your name. For further information please phone Ronelle on 021 686 9710.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Saturday 01 May- Betty's Bay
Another 105km closer to home base. Paul "a machine" - his legs working as powerful pistons setting a blistering pace! Dave, "the physiological extremist"- 70+km/hr downhill one day and 6km/hr uphill the next. Steve "a pillar of strength" mentally and physically yet consistently putting his own agenda and ability aside in order to prioritise the needs of the rest of the team - a wonderful example of a true leader. Glenda "with renewed strength" surged up the hill to a strong finish at Rooiels for the day. Thanks to Kirsty Paxton and her family for making their house in Betty's Bay available for us to spend the night.
One more sleep before the last leg of the tour to finish at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town tomorrow!
One more sleep before the last leg of the tour to finish at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town tomorrow!
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