GOBI DESERT
- By: Johan Van der Walt
- Short URL: http://www.backabuddy.co.za/gobi-desert
Personal message
You are going to do what? That is usually the first response when I tell someone that I plan to run through 4 deserts. Being based in Hong Kong it makes perfect sense to start this adventure right here in China in the most fascinating of them all – the Gobi!
With their wide, open spaces and extreme climate they represent brutal honesty, impersonal struggle and the harsh realities of survival. Accordingly, the desert can be a source of wisdom and enlightenment, of trial but also of reward. On 26 June 2011, I intend to set out on what is probably the toughest physical and mental challenge I’ve ever had to face – 7 day self supported footrace through the 250km of the Gobi Desert.
To make my challenge even more rewarding, I am proud and excited to associate my endeavor across the Gobi with MaAfrika Tikkun. MaAfrika Tikkun is an NGO that provides education, health and social services for children, youth and their families in South African Townships. The development work they do is amazing and they are making a DAILY difference in the lives over 6000 kids – you can too. support my challenge WITH A FEW $ PER KM and do good!
Corporate Sponsors
Donations
| Name | Comment | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRIFFIN | WOW Johan! I AM REALLY PROUD OF YOU! Your determination and assistance for the kids of MAT is inspirational. The kind of light you shine is exactly what this world needs right now! Well Done! R” | Aug 02, 2011 | R 12 500.00 |
| imjoyce | Proud of you Johan!!! :) | Jul 06, 2011 | R 200.00 |
| Izak Petersen | Go for it Tiger! | Jun 28, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| Jim Eddy | Good luck this week, Johan. Enjoy the journey. | Jun 24, 2011 | R 690.00 |
| Milena and Florian | Great effort, Johan. Remember the hills of Hong Kong when you're running the flats! Might help... Good luck!! | Jun 21, 2011 | R 2 000.00 |
| Cushman & Wakefield, Indonesia | We are very proud to be involved in this charity project. Wish you all the best with your journey! | Jun 21, 2011 | R 17 000.00 |
| Gerhard Oosthuizen | Watch some Bear Grills DVDs before the race, he has some good desert survival tricks. Also remember to drink lots of fluids. We’re holding thumbs! Tiger blood! Winning! | Jun 20, 2011 | R 1 000.00 |
| Daryl | Good luck mate, massive effort. See you in London in Sep | Jun 18, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| Cale Miller | Good Luck Johan! I wish I could come watch....need to start training to join you on the next one! Looking forward to following the results online. See you soon my friend! | Jun 17, 2011 | R 675.00 |
| MG | Great sport begins at a point where it has ceased to be healthy - Bertolt Brecht | Jun 14, 2011 | R 200.00 |
| Jennie | Jo, what you're doing is amazing, the world needs more people like you! Be safe, take care and the best of luck!! Phil.3.13-14 | Jun 14, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| Claire Bear | good luck Johan!!! | Jun 08, 2011 | R 200.00 |
| Amy | June 26 is a great day - it's my birthday haha!! Very proud of you! | Jun 01, 2011 | R 1 000.00 |
| Juliette | Really a great project Johan!! | May 26, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| Matt Pardo | After our runs round the Vondelpark this should be easy.... All the best mate, great effort. | May 26, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| Haworth | Haworth is happy to sponsor people with maybe not the head but at least the heart in the right place..run baby run!! | May 23, 2011 | R 16 750.00 |
| Johan vd Walt (snr) | Johan, we know you can do it. Its a great challenge. Go for it! | May 11, 2011 | R 500.00 |
| GRIFFIN | GO-FOR-IT JOHAN! We have a pledge from a fellow adventurer, Rui Nobre of Griffin for R50/km or R12500.00 whichever is greater, when u finish the Gobi. MaAfrika kids salute you. | May 11, 2011 | R 10.00 |
| A.T. | You can do it "Those who honour me I will honour." 1 Samuel 2:30 | May 10, 2011 | R 6 500.00 |
| MLau | Your are mad but my hero! Foot massage on my afterwards and hope to make it back to the office in one piece :) | May 04, 2011 | R 1 700.00 |
| KC | See you at the finish line love. So proud! xxx | May 03, 2011 | R 1 500.00 |
| Kari | Go JVW - very impressive! | May 02, 2011 | R 200.00 |
| CDnA | "That boy sure is a runnin' fool!" - Forrest Gump We wish you the best! | May 02, 2011 | R 1 500.00 |
| David Atlas | good luck johan | May 02, 2011 | R 500.00 |
Afrika Tikkun |
Life isn’t a race but some causes are worth going the distance for!
Ask your mates, colleagues & family to sponsor you & make your own achievement more meaningful by raising much needed funds for the vulnerable children of our country. Afrika Tikkun is a registered Non-Governmental and Public Benefit Organisation that is focused on the sustainable transformation of communities. With Nelson Mandela as our patron-in-chief, Afrika Tikkun's goal is to nurture children and youth from 0-19 years of age, empowering them to develop into valuable, contributing members of society. Our multi-disciplinary, inclusive model has been embraced by various government departments with which we have Public Private Partnerships. We also partner with NGOs who have complementary skills and resources that ensure "our" children receive the most comprehensive care and development support as a fundamental part of our Holistic Circle of Care Model. We specialise in making our donors partners in the delivery of our services.
Together We CAN Change Lives. Proudly South African. Proudly Afrika Tikkun.
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