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The Citizen
27-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Rotary clubs gear up for wheelchair relay fundraiser
Five local Rotary Clubs are strapping on their helmets, revving their engines, and putting pedal to the metal in a fun-filled effort to support the differently abled community with wheelchairs. The Rotary Clubs of Benoni Aurora, Benoni van Rhyn, East Rand e-Club, Germiston, and Springs Gold are teaming up with Formula K to host Wheelie Warriors Race Day on August 2. Get ready to challenge your colleagues, rivals, or family in the exciting 4x100m wheelchair relay. Participants are encouraged to bring their own wheelchairs, decorate them creatively, and race for a cause. Custom-made chairs are also welcome. Adding to the fun, there will be a 4x50m obstacle relay, where racers will have to self-propel through cones and various hurdles. Worried the little ones will miss out? Bring along plastic scooters and let the kids show off their speed and skills in a special scooter race designed just for them. Also Read: Little Eden Society's annual wheelchair campaign kicks off at East Rand Mall Entry fees are minimal and vary by race category. Exciting prizes will be awarded for the fastest times, best-decorated wheelchairs, and the most original and functional home-made chairs. It's shaping up to be a memorable day under the winter sun, all in the name of community, inclusivity, and fun. For more information or to enter, contact Louise Schaap on 082 494 7048 or email [email protected] Follow Wheelie Warriors on Facebook for updates, challenges, and sponsor news. To make a donation: Rotary Club of Springs Nedbank Springs Mall Account Number: 1156344395 Reference: Wheelie Warriors Also Read: Wheelchair tennis development on the rise
The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
All ages and abilities welcome at Wheelie Warriors Race Day
All ages and abilities welcome at Wheelie Warriors Race Day The Rotary clubs across the East Rand invite the public to the first Wheelie Warriors Race Day at the Formula K Racetrack in Benoni on August 2. Organised by the Rotary clubs, this event aims to raise awareness about the daily challenges faced by differently-abled individuals while also generating funds to provide mobility equipment for those in need. Louise Schaap from the Springs Gold Rotary Club shared that the event will feature a variety of relay and obstacle races for participants of all ages and abilities. Activities will include an U6 scooter dash, 750m races and 4x100m relays. She said that teams from schools, clubs, businesses, families and more are encouraged to sign up and take part in the fun. 'Teams of four compete in a push-and-switch format. Each team must bring a wheelchair, though a few will be available to rent on the day. 'Whether it's an old one from home, a discounted chair from Cheapest Wheelchairs, or a custom-built version, the only requirement is that be powered by humans,' said Schaap. Schaap added that innovation and creativity are encouraged, with prizes for speed, originality and design. She said that the idea is to make it a fun, inclusive day while doing something that truly makes a difference. 'There's something for everyone, whether you're a school, a company, a club or just a group of friends wanting to challenge each other.' There will be a children's play, a market, food stalls and a bar. Schaap said there will be categories for families, differently abled individuals, solo participants, and corporate groups. Online entries will open soon. For more information, contact Louise Schaap on 082 494 7048 or [email protected] ALSO CHECK: Home Affairs supports learners with longer office hours ALSO CHECK: Electricity tariffs unpacked: What Brakpan homeowners need to know At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
13-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
East Rand Rotary Clubs rally for mobility at Wheelie Warriors Race Day
The Rotary clubs across the East Rand invite the public to the first Wheelie Warriors Race Day at the Formula K Racetrack in Benoni on August 2. Organised by the Rotary clubs, this event aims to raise awareness about the daily challenges faced by differently-abled individuals while also generating funds to provide mobility equipment for those in need. Louise Schaap from the Springs Gold Rotary Club shared that the event will feature a variety of relay and obstacle races for participants of all ages and abilities. Activities will include an U6 scooter dash, 750m races and 4x100m relays. She said that teams from schools, clubs, businesses, families and more are encouraged to sign up and take part in the fun. 'Teams of four compete in a push-and-switch format. Each team must bring a wheelchair, though a few will be available to rent on the day. Whether it's an old one from home, a discounted chair from Cheapest Wheelchairs, or a custom-built version, the only requirement is that be powered by humans,' said Schaap. Schaap added that innovation and creativity are encouraged, with prizes for speed, originality and design. She said that the idea is to make it a fun, inclusive day while doing something that truly makes a difference. 'There's something for everyone, whether you're a school, a company, a club or just a group of friends wanting to challenge each other.' There will be a children's play, a market, food stalls and a bar. Schaap said there will be categories for families, differently abled individuals, solo participants, and corporate groups. Online entries will open soon. For more information, contact Louise Schaap on 082 494 7048 or [email protected] At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
