Thanx to Herc Van Wyk for helping Jos cross yet another desert (6 May Namibia)
- this is the last one Jos, nearly there.
Border crossing
Thanx to Heather and David Gordon (Heather Gordon Productions) for helping Jos getting ready to attempt the border crossing into Namibia by sponsoring 26 April.
A restday celebration
Willem De Clercq will be celebrating his birthday (which falls on a rest day for Jos - let's hope he gets up again!) by sponsoring Jos on 5 April. Happy Birthday Willem and enjoy the rest Jos!
Getting ready for a birtday
As Christene is getting into bed on 11 March, thinking of her birthday the next day, she will also remember Jos, sleeping on the ground somewhere in dark Africa. Thanx Christene De Clercq for celebrating your birthday on 12 March by sponsoring Jos!
Happy Birthday!
Nicholas De Clercq will be celebrating his birthday on 25 March by thinking of Jos. Thanx Nicholas for your generous gift of R 1500 to Matla A Bana.
Nearly two months
Nearly two months will be gone by 10 March and Henriette De Villiers and Rudy Anker will be sponsoring Jos on 10 March just to get him through the half-way mark.
Surviving the desert
Gerrit and Elmarie will be thinking of Jos when he is cycling through the desert. Is there anyone else ready to co-sponsor Jos for this leg?
Will he make it to the end of February?
Adrian Venter and Louise Burger believe so - that is why they are sponsoring 28 Febr. Thanx guys!
Support from Japan
Steve Phillpott will be keeping an eye on Jos all the from Japan. Thanx Steve for sponsoring 19 Febr.
More Valentines celebrations
Melanie Keartland and Luana Nasser will be celebrating Valentines Day by sponsoring Jos for 14 February. Thanx ladies!
Two supporters for day 4
Thank you Brian Penrose and Roni Muller for sponsoring R 500 each for day 4!
There is a gap on day 5 and 6 - come on, make sure that Jos doesn't stop - sponsor now!
There is a gap on day 5 and 6 - come on, make sure that Jos doesn't stop - sponsor now!
Day 3 is gone!
Thank you to Karen and Chris Vermaak for making sure Jos doesn't stop after his first few nights of camping!
Day one is gone - no turning back Jos!
Thank you to Neil Swanepoel and Leon Perold for getting Jos going on Day 1!
Lots of support!
Yesterday we receibved an overwhelming 21 sponsorships. Please don't think we are not grateful - will say thank you to everyone within the next day!
A special Valentine
Tiaan Kotze is dedicating the 14th February to the love of his life, Orna! Thanx guys, may your love be an inspiration for Jos!
To new beginnings
Celebrating a new beginning in Johannesburg (moving from Cape Town) the Kotze family will sponsor the beginning of Jos's epic journey. Thanx Tiaan, Orna, Viani, Christiaan and Kara. May you have a great time in Jburg!
Old MAB friends show their support
Thank you to Wilf & Eurika Robinson for sponsoring Jos. Wilf and Eurika are some of the first MAB supporters and we consider them family by now!
First UK support!
More overseas support! Thanx to Lodewyk en Margaretha de Clercq living in the UK for sponsoring 18 April!
The price of pants...
If you think your wife is spending too much on clothes - listen to this: One pair of cycling shorts for Jos = R 2500. He needs to get 3 pairs! This is to stop Jos from getting "bum sores"! So off you go ladies - to the shops!
Greetings from Holland
THanx Arno and Bonnard for supporting from so far away! Perhaps Jos can cycle from Cape Town to Holland in 2011!!!
A special birthday gift!
Thank you Rory Rootenberg for celebrating Yvon's birthday by sponsoring the other half of the 21 March. What a great and unusual birthday gift!
MAB TRUSTEES READY TO CYCLE
The MAB trustees are also coming to the party (to the cycling!). Thanx to trustee, Pastor Ndaba Mazabane for sponsoring R2500 towards various days! Is it because we told all the trustees that they will cycle next year if they don't support....
Creating a wonderful legacy
Thank you to 70-year old Yvon and her son for sponsoring 17 February in memory of Carol Hunter. What a wonderful way to remember your daughter and sister. Thank you very much Yvon and Roy!
The Cape is popular!
Thanx to Len and Annatjie Loader for sponsoring the last leg in the Western Cape! Once again proves that the Cape is the best place to be!
Help us fill up 12 March!
Thank you to Judy Muigai for getting the ball rolling for 12 March by your donation of R 200.
Thank you also Henter and Monica Aggenbag for taking up the challenge to fill up 12 March 2010 by matching Judy's donation.
Is there someone out there who can secure this day by adding the rest?
Thank you also Henter and Monica Aggenbag for taking up the challenge to fill up 12 March 2010 by matching Judy's donation.
Is there someone out there who can secure this day by adding the rest?
Intercape is on board!
Thank you to Johann Ferreira and his team at Intercape for getting on board for this rough ride by sponsoring 23 Febr 2010.
Debtcon helps on the West Coast
Thank you to Annora Mostert and the Debtcon team, helping those in the West Coast, for helping Jos getting through five days of the West Coast!
Our first sponsor - TUKS RAG
Tuks Rag, a long time supporter of Matla A Bana, were the first to respond by sponsoring 4 of the race days! They will be celebrating a new year of activities, together with Matla A Bana - so please support them in their fundraising efforts!23 Jan - TUKS RAG - Celebrate our new RAG-queen
26 Jan - TUKS RAG – Reflection on Community engagement
29 Jan - TUKS RAG - Party Time @ Rag
30 Jan - TUKS RAG – Procession Time @ Tuks
26 Jan - TUKS RAG – Reflection on Community engagement
29 Jan - TUKS RAG - Party Time @ Rag
30 Jan - TUKS RAG – Procession Time @ Tuks
MEET JOS
Meet Jos:
My name is Jos. I am an a 'cycle-olic' and this is my first confession… This affair started about 10 years ago. Did it happen when I put my leg over for the first time, setting off with great expectations in the early morning sunlight? Was it scaling the first hill, or feeling the thrill of flying as I made it down the other side? I'm not sure - but it happened and I was hooked. I am a social cyclist and have never entered any event longer than a day race and I am most definitely not the camping type, so not sure what is the most daunting the cycling or the camping!
Why am I going on this journey?
My friends and family call it a mid-life crisis! I laugh them off - I'm living my life. I love cycling, travelling, Africa and making a difference in the lives of others. With this expedition I can do all of that. My aim is to also join the EFI club.
What is my background?
I am a trained accountant who grew up in Pretoria and spend most of my professional career in banking. I have worked & lived in a number of African countries, my last position as COO of a national bank. I left the corporate world last year and stumbled across this event. A great way to start a sabbatical! I am an old timer at one day races Argust Cycling Tour (5) , Highveld 94.7 (5), and the Karoo to Coast. How will I survive such a challenging race? I will focus on the hundreds of children my effort will help.
My cause
Matla A Bana – A voice against child abuse, is my chosen charity for two reasons. This national, South African, organisation helps to minimise the abuse children suffer when they report crimes against them. It is said that a child is raped every 3 minutes in South Africa. This organisation reaches more than 5000 children a year. It was founded my two of my good friends, Callie and Monique Strydom, who survived a four-month hostage ordeal in the hands of Al Qaeda terrorists. This is the second reason why I support this charity. The two of them have great understanding for living and operating under extreme conditions – and they are most probably the only two friends who will understand the suffering awaiting me!
My name is Jos. I am an a 'cycle-olic' and this is my first confession… This affair started about 10 years ago. Did it happen when I put my leg over for the first time, setting off with great expectations in the early morning sunlight? Was it scaling the first hill, or feeling the thrill of flying as I made it down the other side? I'm not sure - but it happened and I was hooked. I am a social cyclist and have never entered any event longer than a day race and I am most definitely not the camping type, so not sure what is the most daunting the cycling or the camping!
Why am I going on this journey?
My friends and family call it a mid-life crisis! I laugh them off - I'm living my life. I love cycling, travelling, Africa and making a difference in the lives of others. With this expedition I can do all of that. My aim is to also join the EFI club.
What is my background?
I am a trained accountant who grew up in Pretoria and spend most of my professional career in banking. I have worked & lived in a number of African countries, my last position as COO of a national bank. I left the corporate world last year and stumbled across this event. A great way to start a sabbatical! I am an old timer at one day races Argust Cycling Tour (5) , Highveld 94.7 (5), and the Karoo to Coast. How will I survive such a challenging race? I will focus on the hundreds of children my effort will help.
My cause
Matla A Bana – A voice against child abuse, is my chosen charity for two reasons. This national, South African, organisation helps to minimise the abuse children suffer when they report crimes against them. It is said that a child is raped every 3 minutes in South Africa. This organisation reaches more than 5000 children a year. It was founded my two of my good friends, Callie and Monique Strydom, who survived a four-month hostage ordeal in the hands of Al Qaeda terrorists. This is the second reason why I support this charity. The two of them have great understanding for living and operating under extreme conditions – and they are most probably the only two friends who will understand the suffering awaiting me!
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