{"id":14323,"date":"2023-02-07T11:42:58","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:42:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2023\/02\/07\/make-a-difference-in-your-community-in-2023\/"},"modified":"2023-02-07T11:42:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:42:58","slug":"make-a-difference-in-your-community-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-north\/blog\/2023\/02\/07\/make-a-difference-in-your-community-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Make a difference in your community in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

People traditionally look to external parties or big foundations in times of need, but did you ever think how you can make a change for the better?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

According to the online fundraising platform, GivenGain<\/a>, South Africans don\u2019t sit around and wait for help \u2013 they take matters into their own hands!<\/p>\n

Throughout every year, local heroes swim, cycle and run great distances, and perform other remarkable feats to give back to their communities. Backed by the power of online fundraising, they are able to support their favourite charities quickly, easily and effectively.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the best examples of ordinary people doing extraordinary things for the sake of their community:<\/p>\n

Taking the plunge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Towards the end of last year, a team of 11 swimmers known as\u00a0The Flying Mullets<\/a> braved the choppy waters of the Zanzibar Channel with the goal of crossing the full 36km distance. After 13 hours, they succeeded, breaking the previous record and raising\u00a0R276 954for HospiceWits in the process.<\/p>\n

HospiceWits is a non-profit that provides palliative care and support for South Africans with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The Flying Mullets held several fundraising events for HospiceWits previously, and this year they decided to organise their efforts through GivenGain for the first time.<\/p>\n

We’re excited to see what other daring fundraisers this team has planned for 2023.<\/p>\n

One man, one bike, one continent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children with untreated cleft lip and\/or palate conditions can sometimes develop difficulties eating, speaking, hearing, and breathing. Like many others, Daniel Meyer and Ashley Verhulp, who helped organise the campaign, believe that every child deserves to lead a happy and healthy life.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe found ourselves asking what the nature of our personal responsibilities to the world was,\u201d says Daniel. \u201cAfter much introspective reflection and hours of discussion, we found a simple answer to our question \u2013 we both love making people smile!\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, last July, Daniel\u00a0cycled 3 000km across Europe to raise\u00a0R133 708\u00a0for Operation Smile South Africa, a non-profit that provides free life-changing surgery to underprivileged children with cleft conditions. His dedication to the cause certainly brings a smile to everyone\u2019s faces.<\/p>\n

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Dry January<\/strong><\/p>\n

Any talk of personal responsibility would be incomplete without highlighting Tribe Sober’s successful annual fundraiser. Every January, this sobriety support group comes together to encourage members and sponsors to give up alcohol for 30 days. With the\u00a0R61 350\u00a0they raised\u00a0in 2022, Tribe Sober could provide a year\u2019s worth of mindfulness and yoga sessions for kids.<\/p>\n

And just halfway through January 2023, they once again surpassed their goal! There\u2019s still time to make a donation to\u00a0Tribe Sober\u2019s 2023 project<\/a>\u00a0or start your own fundraiser to help create a healthier, alcohol-free community.<\/p>\n

Girls supporting girls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Too many students in South Africa don\u2019t have access to quality private education. Last September, Gr 9 student Amy Macaskill set out on a 90km walk along the Klaserie River to change that.<\/p>\n

Amy raised\u00a0R107 748\u00a0in total<\/a>. Those funds will allow the Eco Children Bursary Programme to send one underprivileged young girl to Southern Cross Schools in Hoedspruit so that she can have a chance to reach her full potential.<\/p>\n

An investment in one girl\u2019s education is an investment in the future of South Africa. Eco Children works to develop students’ sense of social responsibility so that they can one day give back to their community \u2013 like Amy.<\/p>\n

Your turn in 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t it comforting to know that your community has your back? What if you could become the next local hero? There are infinite ways to do so \u2013 run a race, pledge your birthday, speedrun a video game, let donors pick your next hair colour \u2013 anything goes!<\/p>\n

With one wide-reaching online fundraiser on GivenGain, you can contribute to something bigger than yourself. Simply create your\u00a0online fundraising project<\/a>\u00a0for your favourite charity and you\u2019re ready to start changing the world!<\/p>\n

Contact the GivenGain team at\u00a0fundraising@givengain.com<\/a>\u00a0with any fundraising queries and they\u2019ll help you get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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