
Fundrasing for Bela-Bela Orphanages
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We're raising funds for Orphanages in the small town of Bela-Bela, South Africa. 100% of the net funds raised will be given directly and equally to the two orphanages, either by items on their wish list (nappies, food, etc) or in funds for their operations.
The first is Huis Talje, the second is Huis Tekna. We are in contact with both charities, who have provided us with a list of things we can provide to help in their work.
WHY BELA-BELA?
Every year there's a huge gathering for Volkswagen and Audi owners at the VDubCamp fest, where thousands of owners visit a resort in town. The town is small and humble, with many humble dwellings and townships nearby. We want to support some very worthy causes right in the heart of the town.
THE OPHANAGES
There are two in Bela-Bela - the first is for young children who are disabled or have other special needs, the second is for children who have experienced abuse or other serious hardships. I can barely think of these causes without being upset, and we really cannot think of better recipreients.
WHAT ARE WE DOING ON THE WAY THERE?
This year myself and 2 friends are driving 15,000km in a huge loop to arrive there after visiting and meeting people in 6 different countries along the way - all in a old Volkswagen Golf, that's built for the show, not really for driving through deserts and thousand of miles of potholed highways. But that's the fun part, right?
DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUNDS
We will give 100% of funds received via GoFundMe split equally to both orphanages. You can also donate directly to at least one of them (you can see the information on https://talje.co.za/ )
A SMALL THANK YOU
As a small thank you, we will be gathering a small gift along our travels, which will be given to one donor, chosen by pulling a name out of a hat live. Everyone who donates USD $10 / EUR 10 / R180 or more, will have their name put in the hat. We will provide free shipping for the box to the following countries:
South Africa
USA
Canada
Great Britain
EU Region
Those are the only regions we're promising, and it'll be marked as a gift but you might still have some taxes / fees, and if you are outside of those areas, we'll find another way to say thanks if it's overly cost prohibitive to send. Or if you just don't want it, we'll give it to someone local :-)
WHEN DOES THIS START AND END?
We start our 15,000KM trip on Monday January 20th, and end in Bela Bela on Friday February 7th. We hope to buy the supplies on Thursday Feb 6th, and anything received after that will be given to the orphanages directly as funds.
Organizer
Jamie Orr
Organizer
Pottstown, PA