Team Beastie
7IN7
CHALLENGE
A journey of inclusion, endurance and resilience across South Africa
What is 7in7?
Team Beastie is running 7 Comrades ultra-marathon distances (87km) in 7days. This adaptive, assisted wheelchair team will run 6 circuits of 87km incentres between Johannesburg and Pietermaritzburg. The Challenge starts on 5 June and finishes with the team running the Comrades on 11 June 2023.
We’re raising funds in support of inclusive education and adaptive road running. Through the 7in7 Challenge, we are advocating for inclusion, quality, and respect for disabled children in South Africa.
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Fundraising Goals
10 New Custom-Made Joggers
GOAL: R500 000 to build 10 joggers,enabling 10 more adaptive teams toget out on the road, proving that running is for all of us.
Chaeli Sports & Recreation Club supports and advocates for inclusive sports opportunities.
www.chaelisports.co.za for more info
NPO 078-277
Chaeli Cottage Preschool
GOAL: R500 000 to support running costs for one year.
Chaeli Cottage Preschool provides an inclusive learning experience for disabled & non-disabled preschoolers to learn together and from one another. Every child has the right to an education.
www.chaelicampaign.org for more info
NPO 037-338
Meet the Team
Team Beastie is all about adventure and breaking perceived barriers.
We are all so different and our unique experiences bring
something special to the team.
CHAELI MYCROFT
Chaeli has always embraced being active. She has taken on many endurance challenges over the years as an adaptive athlete. From climbing Kilimanjaro, to running multiple Comrades Marathons, she’s game for it all!
MARK 'MUDDY' FERREIRA
Mark has made a habit of doing impossible things. He joined TeamBeastie in 2018 and is an incredible athlete, having done multipleComrades Marathons, Unogwaja and Ironman. Mark is determined toalways beat the odds – if you tell him it’s not possible, he’s doing it!
IVO RIVA
Ivo is the newest member of Team Beastie. He has worked with Markfor a decade, hearing about his ‘impossible’ adventures and decidedit’s time to join one! Ivo will be using his skills managing all teamlogistics, making sure everyone is safe, happy and we get the job done.
7IN7 TIMELINE:
Mon 5 June:
Day 1 > Bfn > Pentagon Pistols Running Club/St Andrew’s School
Tue 6 June:
Day 2 > Bfn > St Andrew’s School
Wed 7 June:
Day 3 > Bfn > St Andrew’s School
Thu 8 June:
Day 4 > Bethlehem > Maluti Multisport Atletics Club
Fri 9 June:
Day 5 > Botha’s Hill > Kearsney College
Sat 10 June:
Day 6 > Botha’s Hill > Kearsney College
Sun 11 June:
Day 7 > Comrades Marathon Down Run
Get Involved
Teamwork makes the dream work. Please help us raise R1 million!
BANK DETAILS
The Chaeli Sports & Recreation Club
First National Bank
Plumstead (201109)
Account No: 6228 0277 437
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SPONSOR
Support an aspect of the challenge and sponsor the logistics, transport & travel, accommodation, sustenance.
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You are most welcome to join us along the route.
We have a long way to go, so any and all support and encouragement will be greatly appreciated!
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