Paddle for Love

By: Kola Cohen
Short URL: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/courage-fundraiser
Date Created: 31 March 2021

Funds Raised:
R 126 387

Fundraising Target:
R 150 000

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Support Kola’s Paddle for Love and help provide 27,000 meals to those in need!

On 27 April – Freedom Day – Kola Cohen, a 19-year-old from Hout Bay, will be paddling 27km to raise support for 27,000 meals. Paddling on a prone board, Kola will be participating in the Freedom Paddle, an initiative where paddlers paddle from Cape Town to Robben Island to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela and the struggle heroes who fought for South Africa’s freedom.

But Kola isn’t paddling for endurance, he’s paddling for love.

Recognising the importance of caring for the most vulnerable in our community, Kola is paddling to raise support for Love in a Bowl, a community farming initiative that provides nutritious, organic vegetables to the most vulnerable in Hout Bay. Every week they deliver a ‘community pot’ to 32 different creches, soup kitchens and NGOs in Hout Bay, which provides 27 meals to those that need it most.

Kola’s goal is to raise sponsorship for 1,000 community pots. Each pot serves 27 meals, meaning we can provide 27,000 meals to those in need. Each pot only costs R150.

Do an act of love this Freedom Day – support Kola’s Paddle for Love!

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Donations

May 26, 2021 - USD $ 91.47 Fees covered
"Thank you guys for showing you’re appreciation and helping the less fortunate. This charity is an amazing act of kindness and selflessness. Proud moment " - Ramon Benning

May 01, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Awesome young man! Well done. " - Tanya

Apr 29, 2021 - R 100.00 Fees covered
"Such a cool initiative. Go Kola!" - Meg

Apr 28, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"Donation " - JS

Apr 28, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Kola Cohen, you teach us all how to be better humans. Be proud of you " - Daw

Apr 28, 2021 - USD $ 116.33 Fees covered
"Awesome job, Kola! So proud of you." - Deb & John

Apr 28, 2021 - R 150.00 Fees covered
"Well done on this initiative!" - Anonymous

Apr 28, 2021 - R 500.00
"Congratulations on a brilliant paddle and a happy 21st birthday sunset today ️" - Susanne can Niekerk

Apr 28, 2021 - USD $ 80.00
"Well done Kola, We are so proud of you!" - Paul Cohen

Apr 28, 2021 - R 600.00
"Anonymous" - Snapscan

Apr 28, 2021 - R 1 000.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 270.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 100.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 100.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 200.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 500.00
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Apr 28, 2021 - R 100.00
"Anonymous" - Snapscan

Apr 28, 2021 - USD $ 21.15 Fees covered
"Super inspirational stuff, Kola!" - Lara Auzet

Apr 27, 2021 - USD $ 10.58 Fees covered
"Great job!! " - Maxim

Apr 27, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done Kola! " - Geko

Apr 27, 2021 - USD $ 37.01 Fees covered
"Keep leading by example young man! " - Alain Benatar

Apr 27, 2021 - USD $ 110.41 Fees covered
"Fabulous Race!!! Well done Kola!!!!" - Debbie Cohen

Apr 27, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done Kola!" - Carol Jessop

Apr 27, 2021 - USD $ 50.00
"Cheering you on from Boston!" - The medynski family

Apr 27, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Go Kola! Behind you all the way" - Martine Levy

Apr 27, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Wonderful - Thank you Kola" - Cheryl Carrick

Apr 27, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good luck buddy!" - Alex

Apr 27, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"An incredible act of selflessness " - Lauren Cunningham

Apr 27, 2021 - USD $ 14.81 Fees covered
"Good Luck Kola!! Sending support from the UK!!" - Tess from the UK

Apr 27, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Well done." - Alison Smith

Apr 27, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Thank you " - Tanja

Apr 27, 2021 - R 50.00 Fees covered
"This is amazing! " - Victoria

Apr 26, 2021 - USD $ 15.00
"I support your paddle project all the way!" - Dawn Kennedy

Apr 26, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"You can do it!" - Sankara

Apr 26, 2021 - R 500.00
"An Inspiring challenge Kola !" - Tony Warrener

Apr 26, 2021 - USD $ 14.71 Fees covered
"Huge good luck on your amazing challenge Kola!! " - Lauren Gowing

Apr 26, 2021 - R 500.00
"Anonymous" - Snapscan

Apr 26, 2021 - R 250.00
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Apr 26, 2021 - R 50.00
"Good luck Kola!!" - Rephael Korn

Apr 24, 2021 - USD $ 75.00
"awesome!" - vicki

Apr 24, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done and good luck" - Kirsten Day

Apr 23, 2021 - R 500.00
"Well done Kola! " - Camilla Bernal

Apr 23, 2021 - USD $ 52.88 Fees covered
"Sending support from Durban " - Nicky

Apr 23, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"Best wishes for a successful endeavour and an amazing experience" - LCFCat

Apr 23, 2021 - R 50.00 Fees covered
"Sending Love. " - Cheryl Blankenship

Apr 23, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you the best paddle Kola - so very proud and grateful for your act of LOVE! " - Melissa Baird

Apr 23, 2021 - USD $ 55.00
"Best of lucky you crazy man! Go for it!" - Ciaran & Ethan

Apr 23, 2021 - R 100.00 Fees covered
"Kudos Kola. Brilliant initiative. Safe paddling" - Jo

Apr 22, 2021 - R 1 500.00
"Have a fantastic paddle Kola" - Brian C

Apr 22, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good luck! Awesome stuff! " - Anonymous

Apr 21, 2021 - R 100.00
"Good Luck Kola" - Nia

Apr 21, 2021 - USD $ 10.58 Fees covered
"Great initiative!" - Katrien

Apr 21, 2021 - R 1 500.00 Fees covered
"Celebrating freedom and saluting you Kola - do your best ️️" - Ali Mac

Apr 21, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Best of luck Kola " - Karin Osterberger

Apr 20, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Mazels Kola! What a wonderful gift! Enjoy the " - David Allardice

Apr 20, 2021 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"GREAT EFFORT WELL DONE Jen" - JEN FIELD

Apr 20, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Paddle your heart out, great cause, we’ll done Kola :)" - Kira & Liya G

Apr 20, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done, Kola and friends! I hope you achieve your goal!" - Anonymous

Apr 20, 2021 - R 500.00
"great project" - Amanda Davis

Apr 20, 2021 - USD $ 50.00
"Good luck Kola -- love to your mom" - Matt Ferguson

Apr 19, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"I am so proud of you Kola, best of luck! " - Abigail Ferreira

Apr 19, 2021 - USD $ 100.00
"Good Luck!!!" - Ashley Nelson Turzinski

Apr 19, 2021 - USD $ 105.75 Fees covered
"Sending such postive vibes from your freinds in America! " - Alissa Gander

Apr 19, 2021 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"A great initiative, hope the weather is kind." - Tony

Apr 19, 2021 - USD $ 31.73 Fees covered
"Good luck" - John

Apr 19, 2021 - USD $ 158.63 Fees covered
"Good luck Kola and great job Gracie team" - Shirley Doran

Apr 19, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Have fun Kola" - Garth Fourie

Apr 19, 2021 - R 1 000.00
"Go Kola" - Stuart Lowe

Apr 19, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"Beautiful initiative. Well done Kola!" - D McCarthy

Apr 19, 2021 - R 270.00
"Go Kola! What a great spirit. Huge heart." - Oliver

Apr 18, 2021 - USD $ 21.15 Fees covered
"Good luck with this wonderful initiative. " - Romaine Mackenzie

Apr 18, 2021 - USD $ 105.75 Fees covered
"Sending you love as you paddle, may the mighty ocean give you her Grace and may the recipience of your efforts be nourished by your offering. " - Othene

Apr 18, 2021 - USD $ 21.15 Fees covered
"Strength to you Kola!" - Gill and Dylan

Apr 18, 2021 - USD $ 42.30 Fees covered
"Go you good thing, from all the Badings down under. " - Craig&Margo Badings

Apr 17, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Good luck. such a worthy cause" - Meryl Smith

Apr 17, 2021 - USD $ 74.03 Fees covered
"Good luck and well done, great work and a great cause " - Marie O'Neill

Apr 17, 2021 - R 500.00
"Well done Kola - great initiative and effort. All the best on the day! " - Shona

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 500.00
"Much love from America" - Todd Nelson

Apr 16, 2021 - R 270.00 Fees covered
"awesome thing to do. go well with the paddle" - Sally

Apr 16, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good man, Kola. One Love." - Dr C

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 132.19 Fees covered
"What an incredible feat. Best of luck!" - Natasha Lucke

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 33.84 Fees covered
"Cheering you on from Canada!" - The Barnes Family

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 100.00
"Hola hola Kola, doing good keeps you well." - patrick goggin

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 21.15 Fees covered
"Best of luck from America Kola! " - Daylene Stroebe

Apr 16, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"What an amazing initiative. Good luck Kola! :)" - The Hout Bay Gernetzkys

Apr 16, 2021 - R 2 500.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you the best of luck!" - Best Buddies Educare Centre

Apr 16, 2021 - R 500.00
"Good luck Kola!" - The Rices

Apr 16, 2021 - R 300.00
"Great initiative - well done " - Carey Briceland

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 30.00
"Great work, good luck " - Ed Cropper

Apr 16, 2021 - USD $ 34.07
"thnk you and well done " - Josie Borain

Apr 16, 2021 - R 1 000.00
"Go smash it Kola. Gav, Den, Kia and Josh xx " - Gavin Levy

Apr 16, 2021 - R 150.00 Fees covered
"Good luck Kola" - Jo Mason

Apr 16, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good luck with the paddle!" - Anonymous

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 52.88 Fees covered
"I just may show up soon to hoe a row of beans" - Greg Brown

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 50.00
"How wonderful Kola. Much love xx" - Jane and Alfie

Apr 15, 2021 - R 300.00
"I am so proud of you Kola!!" - Santa Gomes

Apr 15, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Best of luck Kola" - Anonymous

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 35.00
"Way to go Kola!" - Flo, Alycia and Grace

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 52.88 Fees covered
"Good luck Kola" - Stephanie Drescher

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 74.03 Fees covered
"Well done!" - Anonymous

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 26.44 Fees covered
"Good Luck!" - Ann Morton

Apr 15, 2021 - R 1 000.00
"Congratulations from all The Glen Team on your amazing feat , Good Luck !" - Glen Hotel ( Cape Town )

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 42.30 Fees covered
"Good luck " - Cathrine Nelson

Apr 15, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"brilliant" - Gretchen Baretta

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 15.00
"Good luck Kola! What an amazing effort." - L Bruns

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 148.05 Fees covered
"Brilliant cause . Good luck " - Lolly A

Apr 15, 2021 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Good luck and enjoy it" - Graeme

Apr 15, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Well done Kola" - Hilary

Apr 15, 2021 - R 300.00 Fees covered
"Excellent initiative. Good luck!" - Anonymous

Apr 15, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Your love is strong and beautiful!" - Niqui

Apr 15, 2021 - R 500.00
"Fantastic initiative Kola. You got this. " - The Veitchies

Apr 15, 2021 - R 250.00
"Go Kola! " - Rinske & Ella

Apr 15, 2021 - USD $ 15.00
"Inspiring!" - Anonymous

Apr 14, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Go Kola" - Paolo Lupini

Apr 14, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Well done on a very meaningful and important effort . " - Julie De Nicola

Apr 14, 2021 - R 150.00
"With love from Marce" - Kendal for Marce

Apr 14, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Proud of you, Kola! Good luck! ️" - Jeni Elena Kostova

Apr 14, 2021 - R 4 050.00 Fees covered
"Good luck!" - Greg Love

Apr 14, 2021 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Well done brother! " - Anonymous

Apr 14, 2021 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Thank you Kola, may your paddle be blessed" - Sam Kelly

Apr 14, 2021 - R 250.00 Fees covered
"Good luck and stay safe!" - B

Apr 13, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Strength for the paddle!" - Theresa van As

Apr 13, 2021 - R 500.00
"Good effort! " - JBL

Apr 13, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Be the change you want to see. Thank you for making a difference." - Lauren

Apr 13, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Proud of you. <3 " - Tiglet

Apr 13, 2021 - USD $ 15.00
"Smash the paddle!!" - Sebastian Bauriedl

Apr 13, 2021 - USD $ 15.86 Fees covered
"Such a cool thing to be doing, all the best !! " - Charlie

Apr 13, 2021 - R 150.00 Fees covered
"Great initiative " - Evan Tsai

Apr 13, 2021 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Great initiative! I wish you to reach your target! Thanks for doing for the community!" - Sophie

Apr 13, 2021 - USD $ 15.86 Fees covered
"Amazing initiative!" - Astrid

Apr 12, 2021 - USD $ 20.57
"So proud of you kiddo! :)" - Lucas

Apr 12, 2021 - R 4 050.00
"Thanks Kola for such a brilliant and kind initiative!" - Gordon Aeschliman

Apr 12, 2021 - R 1 000.00
":) good luck man this is cool " - Omolola Péguillan

Apr 12, 2021 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Good Luck Kola" - S Lowe

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Statistics

Fundraising target

R 150 000.00

Donations to date

R 126 387.41

Funds raised offline

R 30 500.00

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Love in a Bowl

Love In A Bowl grows organic veggies in Hout Bay on eight mini-farms, donating the fresh veggies every week to 30 local community programmes ensuring the most vulnerable children and elderly do not go hungry.