The Bergrivier Project is celebrating its 21 years of fundraising this year.
They decided that this year they will focus on CHOC, Childhood Cancer Foundation SA. Cancer has a profound effect on everyone it touches. With empathetic support and the right information, it is possible to not only survive its ravages but end up stronger, wiser and more compassionate.
It is with this focus on compassion, that CHOC was founded. As a countrywide organization, they provide holistic support for children suffering from cancer and life-threatening blood disorders as well as their families.
Today people like Attie Laubscher (Project organizer) Rooies, Wicus van der Merwe, Fanie Veldskoen, Dillon Lerm (singers), Die Burger, Radio Tygerberg, Sponsors and teams effortlessly donate their private time and set off from Paarl on a 5 day journey to help raise funds.
There were very sad moments when those who lost their battle against cancer were remembered as well. A special wreath was laid for singer/songwriter Lukas Maree.
It was such an honour to have played the bagpipes as they launched the boats and laid the wreath as I too had lost my mother to cancer last year.
Thank you guys for all you are doing.
For more information or to make a donation go to www.choc.org.za
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