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Dignity for Zandise

Dignity for Zandise

Funds Raised:
R 10 715
Fundraising Target:
R 15 000
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Personal message

As a 14 year old, Zandise suffered a traumatic fall which left him paraplegic, unable to complete his education or earn a living. 

Zandise lives in Ndengane Village about 3km from the Msikaba River Mouth on the Pondoland Wild Coast.  His home is spartan, a single room furnished with a bed and bench, wardrobe and a low cupboard for a few pots and provisions with a two plate gas stove and a basin for washing dishes.  But there is no toilet.  Even if he had an RDP toilet provided by the government to other homes in the area, it would not accommodate his wheelchair.  So when the need arises he must throw himself from his wheelchair (generally into a patch of tall reeds grown to provide him with a degree of privacy) and when done pull himself back into the wheelchair.

16 June 2000 was a day that changed my life forever.  When I crossed the finish line of my first Comrades Marathon I realised that with sufficient determination – and the support of family, friends and a few hundred strangers – I could achieve anything I put my mind to!  On Sunday 28 August 2022 I will line up for my 20th Comrades Marathon.  There is no guarantee I will complete the 90km route between Pietermaritzburg and Durban within the allotted 12 hours, but I will give it everything I have.  Just 4 weeks later I will celebrate my 70th birthday and for me, the best gift ever will be to build a wheelchair-friendly toilet for Zandise

So I’m appealing to family, friends and a few hundred strangers to sponsor my 20th Comrades Marathon and provide Dignity for Zandise

Donations

  • Sep 09, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Dear bravest Ruth, maybe this was you best Comrades! I am in awe of your courage and your commitment to a needy friend. I pray now for your speedy healing. " - Peter Storey
  • Aug 31, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Enjoy your new toilet Zandise" - Anonymous
  • Aug 30, 2022 - USD $ 12.83 Fees covered
  • "Thank you for your dedication, Ruth." - Estelle Gaylard
  • Aug 30, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "With love" - Friend
  • Aug 29, 2022 - R 500.00
  • "SO SO proud of your Ruth and Heath. Zandise, feel honoured to be a very small part of your journey." - Jonathan Miller
  • Aug 29, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Routing for Ruth and Sandise" - Rob
  • Aug 29, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Happy birthday Zandise" - Maureen D
  • Aug 28, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Our contribution for Zandise " - Laura
  • Aug 27, 2022 - R 400.00
  • "All the best for your Run!" - Tombie
  • Aug 27, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Grateful for your witness" - Terence
  • Aug 26, 2022 - R 700.00 Fees covered
  • "You are an inspiration and an exceptional woman." - Millicent
  • Aug 26, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "So So proud of you. Wishing you an awesome wonderful fun filled and happy trot on Sunday. Such an inspiration and selfless as always. You've got this xx" - LINDA COETZEE
  • Aug 26, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "This is such a lovely initiative! All the best for your run! " - Anonymous
  • Aug 25, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Good luck Ruth" - Moira
  • Aug 25, 2022 - R 500.00
  • "You are a legend Ruth. All the best and here's to an awesome run" - Sue
  • Aug 23, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "All the best on your 20th Comrades Marathon!" - Mervin
  • Aug 22, 2022 - R 250.00 Fees covered
  • "God’s blessings on your long journey " - Renata Andreas
  • Aug 22, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Certainly a good cause Ruth. Hope you have a great run on 28th!" - Christopher
  • Aug 22, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Good luck on your twentieth comrades" - De Colores
  • Aug 22, 2022 - USD $ 11.85
  • "We will be thinking of you as you do this amazing challenge. Thank you for supporting Zandise as you do so" - Rob and Steph
  • Aug 21, 2022 - USD $ 27.01 Fees covered
  • "Cheering you both on! And hope this little bit helps bring some dignity and justice for Zandise " - Madison
  • Aug 20, 2022 - USD $ 22.24 Fees covered
  • "You are a loving, beautiful sister Ruth. Thank you for doing this for Zandise and have a great Comrades. Run like the wind! Nola and Barry" - Barry and Nola
  • Aug 19, 2022 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "My crazy, generous friend at it again!" - Margaret
  • Aug 19, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "Ruth. You are wonderful. What a beautiful thing to do. " - Trish
  • Aug 17, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "It has been such a privilege being able to do some training runs with you, you are such a LEGEND! See you at Moses Mabhida! You've got this!" - Alison
  • Aug 17, 2022 - USD $ 61.05
  • "Well done Ruth - we will be thinking of you on 28 August, and of Zandise. What a wonderful cause." - Shelley Thomas
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Fundraising target

R 15 000.00

Donations to date

R 10 714.87
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