The primary focus of the event was to raise awareness for the work done by the Knysna Education Trust, which strives to improve standards of teaching and learning in community preschools.
Director of KET, Nicky Goodall, is thrilled with the smooth running of this event, sanctioned by Triathlon Western Cape: "We had such amazing support from Garden Route Events, Knysna Sports School, Squirt, and an outstanding team of volunteers who all threw their weight behind this fundraiser.
It was truly heart-warming to see the community come forward to volunteer their assistance. The prizes and sponsorships from Travelex, Ultimate Cycling, RECM, Silent K, Inquba, MO's on Rex and Future Life all ensured a fantastic event which would have been impossible without participants; these youngsters are all absolute stars!"
Sufficient funds were raised towards including several additional children into the Adopt A Child's Education programme. The emphasis of Adopt a Child's Education is to ensure young children in the local community are able to attend preschool.
KET has been in operation since 1993 and supports 2000 children in 31 preschools by means of several projects including teacher education, feeding schemes, numeracy and literacy programmes, fee bursaries, upgrades and rebuilds.
Fundraising is crucial to ensure the implementation of these essential services. "Our plan is to garner a main sponsor and ensure a successful and sustainable annual fundraising event during the Knysna Pick n Pay Oyster Festival," explains Goodall. "Our heartfelt thanks to everybody who contributed towards making this such a great day."
The Knysna Education Trust office contact number is 044 382 4638 for any further information. Website: www.knysnaedutrust.co.za.
Results were:
Senior boys: Munro Ferreira (32:29), Tyron Dodington (40:05).
Junior boys: Jamie Riddle (32:28), Kyle Underwood (42:12), Tristan Stubbs (42:41), Daneel van Wyk (48:30), Ethan Hieckmann (49:41).
Junior girls: Gabrielle Lanfear (41:14).
Junior Teams: Kelly Vroon/Daniel vd Walt (35:20), Aimee Canny/Joshua Smith/John Tanner (41:33), Alexander, Toby and James Hunziker (43:27), Jayde Stubbs/Shelby Sofianos (47:14).
Gabrielle Lanfear receiving her prize from with Nicky Goodall, director of KET.
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