A chemistry lecturer from Stellenbosch has turned her ardour into energy over Easter weekend, biking 600km to boost funds for struggling college students at Stellenbosch College.
Dr Marietjie Lutz, a chemistry lecturer at Stellenbosch College, has put her ardour for biking to the pedal, as she reaches the second final leg of her biking journey from George to Stellenbosch to boost funds to additional tertiary schooling for dedicated college students who’re struggling to maintain up with funds.
Dr. Lutz’s ‘Wheels of Alternative: Biking for Pupil Assist’ fundraiser has seen her journey her wheels via the gravel roads of Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp, Riversdal, Swellendam and Greyton over Easter weekend.
At the moment, Dr Lutz is on the second final leg of her 600 km biking journey to boost R60 000 for struggling college students.
The seed was first planted in 2022 when Dr Lutz’ crossed paths with a outstanding first-year BSc Chemistry and Polymer Science scholar on the point of homelessness and meals insecurity. Regardless of dealing with immense monetary stress, this decided scholar “excelled academically, demonstrating resilience and willpower.”
This sparked a lightbulb second for Dr Lutz, who was touched by the scholar’s outstanding resilience within the face of adversity.
“As a Chemistry lecturer, I discovered myself deeply moved by this scholar’s plight, inspiring me to increase my efforts past the confines of the classroom and embark on a mission to empower college students who, like him, are dedicated to their research however lack the required monetary sources to pursue their educational aspirations.”
Quick ahead to 2024, the place Dr Lutz, alongside together with her husband, 4 youngsters, and all these keen to rally behind the trigger, are biking to boost funds for Wheels of Alternative over Easter Weekend. For each kilometer cycled, the chemistry lecturer goals to boost R600 for struggling college students, with the objective of reaching R60,000 in whole.
On completion of day 4 of the journey, Wheels of Alternative amassed over R15,000 in donations for struggling college students, overlaying 26% of Dr. Lutz’s total objective.
Dr Lutz has saved followers and people who have contributed in direction of the fundraiser abreast on social media. On Sunday, 4 days into her trek, she wrote:
“Drained, however blessed. Blessed with fantastic climate, magnificent views, a tremendous group, and the marketing campaign reaching R23 000! Blessed to have the chance to have the ability to make a distinction to another person’s future. Blessed to have the help of household and buddies all through this unbelievable journey. And blessed to have duct tape accessible for my drained shoe.”
With two extra days of biking forward of Dr. Lutz and the group rallying behind her, there’s nonetheless time to make a donation and higher the lives of scholars who’re excelling however can’t afford to cowl their tertiary schooling charges alone.
Merely go to the Given Achieve web page arrange by Dr Lutz to seek out out how one can contribute.
“Your contribution holds the ability to make a big impression, providing important monetary help to assist these college students overcome obstacles and fulfill their aspirations. Be part of me on this inspiring journey and contribute to our trigger. Collectively, let’s pedal for desires and pave the way in which for a brighter future via schooling.”
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