Doing 10km for the #Move4Food campaign
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50%
75%
Ronel Retiefhas raised
R16,700
of R10,000 target
of target raised
Fundraising ended on
30 September 2018
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My Story

Throughout my career at Stellenbosch University I have been confronted with students who go hungry while on campus.  There are various reasons for this - no two students' circumstances are the same.The worst is that often students have not asked for help, because of the stigma attached to not being able to "sort out the problem" themselves.  I remember more than one instance where a student would lose weight, and only on being prompted, would acknowledge that they have not eaten properly for days.  Our students have all the potential to succeed and to contribute to alleviating societal needs; if the playing field is not even, however, many of them start with a deficit, and studying becomes a daily struggle, rather than an opportunity to excel.  Having food is a basic need that, if met, allows our students to focus more on their academics, and less on where their next meal will come from.  Through #Move4Food, I hope to contribute to evening out the playing field at Stellenbosch University and enable students to unlock the opportunities that higher education offers them to fulfill their potential and eventually change the world.

Benefiting Charities

Stellenbosch University - South Africa

Stellenbosch University - South Africa

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The Event

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon / Peace Run 2018

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon / Peace Run 2018

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Ronel Retief
By Ronel Retief
Benefiting
Stellenbosch University - South Africa