25-05-2025
Two ladies take on the Ironman for a cause
Two ladies take on the Ironman for a cause
WIT their busy schedules as medical interns at Ngwelezana Hospital, Ansa van der Merwe and Sarah Camp are set to put their bodies to the test when they compete in the Durban Ironman 70.3 this June, all in the name of charity for Ikhaya LikaBaba Children's Home.
Excited to tackle the triathlon, the gruelling event consists of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run to be completed in 8 hours and 30 minutes.
To ensure they stand out from other competitors, the ladies will don bright orange, signifying warmth, energy, enthusiasm, and optimism.
Why Ikhaya LikaBaba?
As medical students, Ansa and Sarah have observed how hospitals can often be confusing and daunting places for children.
Driven to make a difference, they agreed that together they could do more to help.
Originally founded as a centre for babies with nowhere else to go, Ikhaya LikaBaba – nestled in the rolling green farmland of the R102 – has evolved into a children's home with a vision to see all children grow to maturity physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
The 'Shap Baby' fundraiser
The fundraiser's name derives from the 'shap baby' high-five routine initiated by Ansa to help her patients feel more at ease.
The orphanage is home to 25 children, and here is how you can get involved:
Donations are welcome via their GivenGain platform
Beaded bracelets are also available for sale at FOMO coffee shop.
Sarah and Ansa encourage you to give what you can, when you can: time, money, or a skill. Children need food, clothes, toiletries, and books.
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