Get fit, raise funds and have fun for charity this September.
Christel House South Africa, a non-profit, no-fee school based in Ottery, has officially launched its Virtual Fitness Challenge and is calling on the public and businesses to walk, run or cycle and fundraise for the school.
Funds raised from the campaign will benefit Christel House’s learners by providing them with a character-based, career-focused education as well as daily transport to school and back, professional health care, nutritious meals, psychosocial counselling, family assistance, and career planning and support.
The school supports scores of children from townships such as Langa. “The Virtual Fitness Challenge is a fun way for individuals and corporates from all fitness levels to get involved in virtual volunteering, post the pandemic. By participating in the campaign or donating to a friend who is participating, you are doing so much more than getting fit and having fun. You are transforming the lives of students, families and communities. Join me for our Virtual Fitness Challenge this September and make a difference,” says Adri Marais, CEO of Christel House South Africa.
The challenge is taking place globally across various Christel House institutions around the world, including Mexico, the United States of America, India and the United Kingdom.
Christel House SA aims to raise R300 000 and meet a collective fitness goal of 25 663 km. The challenge is proudly presented by leading international supply chain solutions company, CHEP.
“We have a long-standing relationship with Christel House as one of our Corporate Social Investment (CSI) beneficiaries, and we are proud to be able to support them in the Virtual Fitness challenge.
“As an organisation with sustainability in our DNA, CHEP is committed to becoming a regenerative company that puts back more into the environment than it takes out. This also means giving back to our communities in which we operate.
“We have the privilege to show our commitment and dedication to our goals by partnering with the school. Our partnership is a precious opportunity, and an apt one, in that CHEP identifies completely with the school’s mission to build self-sufficient, contributing members of society,” says Marietjie Brown, sustainability and governance lead for CHEP India, Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
Silver Senior Phase sponsor and global commerce business Smollan has taken up the challenge with their staff by integrating their Well Programme. “Our Smollan Being Well Programme offers support services across the well-being spectrum and as a part of our physical wellbeing initiatives, we are proud to be supporting Christel House in their virtual fitness challenge. For the month of September, I encourage as many people as possible to join me as we get moving, to support this great initiative and to support each other’s physical well-being journey,” says Michael Power, Smollan Chief Executive Africa.
Register now and participate from today (1 September) to Friday 30 September.
Register for free, using this link: www.charityfootprints.com/ChristelHouseSA/
. Set your personal kilometre target and fundraising goal for the campaign.
. Download the Charity Footprints app on the Google Play (Android) or App Store (Apple) and login with your registration credentials.
. Sync your Charity Footprints app to your fitness device and app (e.g., Healthkit, Fitbit, Strava, Google Fit) to track your kilometres or record your workout manually on the Charity Footprints app.
. Share your unique campaign page with your colleagues, friends and family and encourage them to donate to your campaign.
. Track your spot on our leaderboard and win amazing prizes.