The Num-Num Charity Walk – 22 January 2012

Uniforms for Orphans

Mpumalanga has the 2nd highest HIV/AIDs infection in South Africa. There are approximately 350 orphans living in and around Badplaas and Machadodorp. Many of these children live in child headed households. The Num-Num Trail will be hosting a one day charity walk to raise funds to buy school uniforms for these children and help in other ways if possible. The walk will take place on Sunday 22 January 2012, starting and finishing at Wathaba Camp on the R541 between Machadodorp and Badplaas. There are two options for this fun day out in nature: 

- People who want a full day out can do the Day 5, Die Kokoboom Pad (8km)
- For people with children under 10 years old there is Die Bosbok Roete (4km)

There are lots of waterfalls on both these trails and plenty of swimming opportunities. People can start the walk between 8am and 11am. Die Kokoboom Pad is rated as Green Flag (moderate to difficult) so please wear proper hiking boots and socks.

COST

Adults – R30

Children under 16 years old – R10

PLUS please bring along something nonperishable (e.g. tin of tomato, sugar beans, old clothes, blankets, children’s toys, meilie meal, pens etc)

There is a 20% discount for people who want to make a weekend of it. (So the cost for staying over is R120pppn instead of R150pppn)

To find out more, get involved, make a donation or donate second hand uniforms please email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call 072 889 9284We will not be giving out cash. We will work with the Home Based Care organisation who are based out the Machadodorp and Badplaas clinics to identify children in need. The Home Care ladies look after about 5 children each – they help them with homework, applying for social welfare, administering medicine etc. There will be donation boxes at Milly's, Misty Valley Lodge and The Num-Num Trail Huts.

To find out more also see our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132927833476481

"They say it takes a village to raise a child, well now is the time for that village to step up" - Harry's Law, Episode 1