Team Beastie

7IN7

CHALLENGE

A journey of inclusion, endurance and resilience across South Africa

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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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Chaeli Mycroft

Chaeli Mycroft
"I'm not saying we're bad drivers" I've had so many debates and arguments about disabled parking, so let's get into it. This episode is just a quick intro of my perspective on this part of disabled life.  Let's do the thing! Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
Can I park here?
 "It wasn't best case scenario but it wasn't worst case scenario either,  so that's a win" When plans don't go to plan in dramatic ways the only thing to do is go with the flow. In 2023 we decided to create and attempt the 7in7 Challenge - running 7 ultra-marathons in 7 days finishing with the Comrades Marathon on day 7. Insane, I know. In this episode, you're getting the backstory of what happened when my body decided to throw a spanner in the works 16 days before the Comrades Marathon. It was a wild time and definitely memorable. Let's do the thing! Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
I had emergency surgery and then ran the Comrades!
"It can get heavy always letting things go."  I'm constantly engaging with other people. Over the years have had some pretty entertaining things said to me, but sometimes it doesn't hit the mark as you may think. In this episode, we're talking about some things that are said to me on the regular, that don't feel like compliments, and aren't that funny from my side. This is all about learning and taking a second to think about what you're saying, and an opportunity to do better next time.  So, let's do the thing!  Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
That's not the compliment you think it is
"the level of denial I had about this was unparalleled in my life" Being disabled can be really rough sometimes and we don't always get the chance to acknowledge this and talk about it. We're busy living our lives but it's also fine to show the hard parts too. This episode is exactly that, taking a moment to talk about the hard parts of living in my disabled body.  Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
My body can be a hard place to live
"I just registered the overwhelm people have... there are so many models!" The history and theory of disability can be an intriguing place to start investigating the way disabled people exist in society.  In this episode, we're getting a little knowledge share-y, looking at how history and the development of different models of disability across the decades impact how disabled people live life.  We take on these models as they're used to create policies and largely dictate how we are perceived by those around us. Support the Show. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
There are so many models!
"Everybody falls, but you learn from it" We all have moments where we do something embarrassing and it leads to a story shared for years to come.  For me, my wheelchair and my disability have added many stories to my catalog. In this episode, you'll get a few of the more memorable disabled fail moments that (mostly) ended in laughter and learning.  Let's do the thing.  Support the show (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2290872/support)
Life is risky in a wheelchair, but it's assessed risk
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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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We have a long way to go, so any and all support and encouragement will be greatly appreciated!

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“It always seems impossible until it is done”

Nelson Mandela