Hello!

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As many of you will be aware, on the 8th Oct I am travelling to South Africa to volunteer at an orphanage near Cape Town, teaching English for 10 weeks.

Whilst there I am taking part in a charity challange to raise money to convert two of the current buildings at the orphanage into classrooms for a new Grade R (Kindergarten) as part of the Village’s sustainability program and for the purchasing of a new container classroom at The Hope Centre in the Westlake community.

This is a really worhtwhile cause and I will be undertaking this challenge to raise money to make a difference to the lives of the children I will be working with for 10 weeks.

So... what exactly have I signed up for you ask!! Well....

On November 11th-16th GVI Cape Town are having their biggest Charity Challenge yet! This amazing challenge is inspired by the environmental aims of the 350.org (www.350.org) campaign to raise awareness about carbon emissions and climate change. With that in mind, the idea is to cover a seemingly daunting 350km, visiting 5 of the 'must-sees' the Western Cape has to offer, in only 5 days - without any motorised transport! Yes, you heard correctly. Exactly how may include a gruelling combination of cycling, running, hiking, kayaking, and sailing.

Here is the schedule:

Friday 11th Nov - Day -1: Team travel to start point at Cape Agulhas

Saturday 12th Nov - Day 1: Cape Agulhas to Hermanus, 110km.

Sunday 13th Nov - Day 2: Hermanus to Gordon's Bay, 82km.

Monday 14th Nov - Day 3: Gordon's Bay to Fish Hoek, 55km.

Tuesday 15th Nov - Day 4: Fish Hoek to Cape Point return, 68km.

Wednesday 16th - Day 5: Fish Hoek to Kirstenbosch then up Table Mountain, 30km. In addition to those taking part in the full challenge we are hoping to encourage other volunteers and staff to fundraise and take part in this final stage.

Now, I can't sail, I can't kayak, I may remember how to cycle and I can run a short distance... This really will be a tough challenge but worth it to help raise the money to make a difference to these childrens lives and futures.

I will be adding updates and pictures during my stay in Cape Town so you can see exactly what you will be donating your money to :)

I will be truely grateful for anything you can donate and any support I receive in undertaking this challenge!

Thank you!

Hazel X

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