Mahatma Gandhi said we need to “be the change that (we) wish to see in the world.” Swiss donors and Cape Epic riders, Björn Tschnenett and Bernard Aebli, are the perfect example of change. We had the pleasure of meeting them at the recent 2019 Cape Epic; and their passion for changing the future of education is truly infectious. Via Bike2Help, they donated R13 623.66 to the Anna Foundation! On the last day of the Cape Epic, they handed over a voucher for...
The LumoHawk Foundation, Joel Stransky’s brainchild, partnered with the Anna Foundation during the recent Cape Epic as part of Absa’s Vision 2020. The lovely team of students from the Optometry Faculty at the University of Johannesburg tested nearly 100 children’s eyesight along the famous route! Focus Optical will provide spectacles for those children who need them. “It is estimated that around 20% of children in South Africa have eye problems, which can have a huge impact on a child’s education....
12 March 2019 Amidst the hype of the upcoming 2019 Absa Cape Epic, professional cyclists Karl Platt and Alban Lakata of Team BULLS Legends met with the children from our Buffet Olives after-school. We are thankful to these two humble riders for taking time to inspire our children, who look up to them! Also, a warm thanks to Brent Abrahams Wempic Photography for capturing this special event! Before chatting to their idols, the group of 40 strong performed a song especially prepared...
Monday, 11 March 2019 The Expresso Morning Show – SABC 3 featured the Anna Foundation as part of their regular Mandela Monday features. The filming itself took place on a scorching summer’s afternoon in February at our Simonsig after-school, where the Morning Show Team impressed us with their professionalism and efficiency. We love the final product, which captures our 3Rs programme in less than 5 minutes! View the feature here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4np7AjIc4c Carol Sampson, senior...
Saturday, 9 March On Saturday morning, the children from the Groot Constantia after-school kicked off the weekend on the right foot! The champs took on the 5 km trail run with its tricky roots and rocks and enjoyed every minute of it! ...
On Monday (25 February), everything played along to transform an ordinary day into the perfect afternoon. The scorching Stellenbosch heat calmed down and was replaced with a cool breeze. Against the picturesque mountain as backdrop, five young Anna Foundation cyclists from the Simonsig after-school met their hero, Ariane Lüthi. The Swiss superstar is a multiple winner of the most gruelling mountain bike stage races in the world, including the ABSA Cape Epic, the Cape Pioneer Trek and the Swiss Epic. Initially shy,...
Last week (15 February), Monteith’s after-school children upgraded their rugby skills using the ShadowBall, a world-first in rugby equipment! The four coaches from ShadowBall (Mpho, Carlo, Tsheko and Ismael) transformed what would have been a quiet, hot Friday afternoon into a fun, memorable one that had the kids passing, kicking and moving to the beat. https://annafoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/WhatsApp-Video-2019-02-16-at-12.52.59.mp4 The training session started with drills, breaking up a normal pass into separate activities. Next, the kids were taught the 360 degree turn, where the ball...
The past weekend was an active one for the Anna Foundation’s children. With such lovely weather and scenic trails, we wouldn’t have it any other way! On Saturday (9 February), the children from the Simonsig after-school brightened up the 5 km Simonsig Fun Run hosted by Trail Fun Series. Bradwill Arendse (grade 7), had an excellent race time of just 26 minutes! All the other children also did an amazing job and enjoyed playing and having ice cream afterwards. The fun continued...
January was just a trial month. Reset your fitness resolutions in February! We’ll be at the following races and events in February (click on LINKS BELOW for details). If you’re there, come say hello at our stand, or if you’d like to be a support runner, send us an email at info@annafoundation.com 2 February: Stellenbosch Harvest Parade 9 February, Simonsig Trail Run (5 km) 10 February, Fairtree Trail Run (7 km) 19 February, Neethlingshof Night Run (5 km) Stellenbosch Harvest...
On 17 and 18 January, the Anna Foundation training team visited the Graham Beck Training Centre in Robertson and the Van der Stel Sports Centre in Stellenbosch respectively. The team was welcomed by 22 facilitators in Robertson and 18 facilitators in Stellenbosch. The event that brought everyone together? The first facilitator training session for the new year! The rural women who teach at the Anna Foundation’s after-schools receive monthly training, where new skills and best practices are shared, as well as tips and...