Capetonian Rudy van Dieman has his thoughts set on summiting Desk Mountain day-after-day for a yr in a bid to boost cash for a kids’s secure home.
Rudy was impressed by what Andrew Patterson achieved by way of his ‘365 uBuntu Climbs’ problem, the place he raised almost R1 million to assist Habitat for Humanity, One Coronary heart and The Sunflower Fund.
Now Rudy is intent on making 2022 his yr, hoping to encourage the youth. ‘What children in our society want at present, is an effective position mannequin, to indicate them that there are alternatives exterior of medicine. crime and gangsterism and medicines,’ he says. ‘I hope my problem can be a beacon of hope for these in deprived communities.’ His purpose is to boost R1 million for youngsters in want.
He has labored at a number of charities, however his focus this yr is on elevating funds for Angel SA in Mitchells Plain, who cares for orphaned kids. With a crowdfunding marketing campaign, he hopes to boost R1 million for Angel SA to buy a secure home for the kids.
‘In Mitchells Plain, there are solely three recognized orphanages, two are for infants till 5 years, and after that, kids are positioned in secure homes for 3 months then transfer from house to deal with till they discover households to maintain them longer,’ Rudy states. ‘With the secure home, we need to create a steady life and setting for youngsters, the place they will keep till the age of 18, earlier than getting into the job market’.
For more information on Rudy’s journey and to assist his trigger, click on right here.
Image: Rudy van Dieman
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