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Spinning is not just for the super fit, super cool and trendy looking cyclists – it can be for anyone, well certainly, on this year’s Giving Tuesday. Join us for a SPINATHON with a difference – Spin for Lives !
Partner with the Amathuba Foundation, Velocity Gym and Sport for Lives at Ground Coffee House (Hilton) on International Giving Tuesday – Tuesday 3rd December – by giving us some kilometers on a spinning bike. Get your coffee and spin those legs!
Whether you are a beginner or preparing for the Tour de France, whether you can manage to clock in 2 kms or 25 kms in an hour, whether you want to cycle for the full hour, or only for 15 minutes as part of a team – come and join in this exciting challenge starting at 7am and running until 6pm!
Click here to book your slot. (Hurry- only 2 bikes available and limited slots).
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Pledge an amount per kilometer OR make a once off donation using the campaign link. At the end of the day, we will update you on the total kms spun ! (We think we will be able to collectively cycle 2000kms on the day so do your maths when pledging 😊 )
Beginner ‘spinners’ are most welcome – the Velocity team would love to show you how to set up the bike correctly and will guide you every step of the way. Clock up 2 kms, 12 kms or 20 kms – every km added in means more lives are changed.
Bonus: Cycle in our Amathuba branded sox (on sale on the day) and get a free entry into the Giving Tuesday Lucky Draw. Amazing prizes to be won!
Extra Bonus: Prizes for the Most Kms Cycled as a Team, Most Kms cycled as an Individual, Best Dressed and Most Determined Beginner Cyclist!
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Following on from global Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes …… Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement celebrated across six continents on Tuesday 3rd December 2024.
Ground Coffee House in Hilton, KZN, has partnered with the Amathuba Foundation to celebrate generosity for the day: Get a Coffee – Give an Opportunity. All coffee sales throughout the day go towards helping the Amathuba Foundation facilitate ‘opportunity’ for high school learners from financially difficult backgrounds.
“A single opportunity can change the trajectory of a child’s life, unlocking their full potential and bringing hope. But opportunity alone is not enough. That hope needs to be looked after and guided well, through mentorship.” (Fabrice Nahimana – Previous SACS Bursary student)
The Amathuba Foundation, currently based in the KZN Midlands, is committed to:
- Identifying boys and girls from partner primary schools who have the talent, drive and work ethic to succeed in some of our country’s best high schools. These are their Mentees.
- Raising the shortfall funds needed to pay for opportunities for their selected Mentees at top high schools.
- Walking alongside their Mentees through personalised and loving mentorship, allowing them to make the most the opportunity.
- Opportunity + Mentorship = Truly successful individuals fulfilling their potential.
Read more about the work that they do here, and follow them on social media.
See you on Tuesday the 3rd December at Ground Coffee House.
| Name | Donate Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Pierre Bekker | R1,650.00 | December 5, 2024 5:31 PM |
| Sarah-Jane Dancer | R275.00 | December 5, 2024 7:30 AM |
| Grant edkins | R500.00 | December 4, 2024 2:07 PM |
| Charles Morris | R205.00 | December 4, 2024 1:34 PM |
| Ali Kingsley | R55.00 | December 4, 2024 12:59 PM |
| Lisa Mills | R500.00 | December 4, 2024 12:47 PM |
| Alan Martin | R300.00 | December 3, 2024 7:11 AM |
| Pauli & Dave Bullock | R400.00 | December 2, 2024 7:28 PM |
| Jill Gordon | R1,200.00 | November 29, 2024 1:54 PM |
| Gary Booth | R1,500.00 | November 28, 2024 12:04 PM |
| James Sceales | R3,000.00 | November 19, 2024 4:22 PM |
| Carmen Caldwell | R400.00 | November 14, 2024 9:23 PM |
| Kathleen Lumby | R600.00 | November 14, 2024 12:03 PM |
| Lindsay Longhurst | R100.00 | November 9, 2024 4:48 PM |
