Charity 8 Challenge 2022

Erin Raath is raising funds for CHOC

I have been swimming in galas and races since I was 5 years old and for as long as I can remember my dad has left every year at the same time to go down to KZN and swim 8 Miles in the Midmar Mile. Ever since I can remember I have wanted to follow in his footsteps and do the exact same thing.

I swam my first Midmar in 2019 and I remember sitting in the 8 Mile tent with my dad feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement and thinking that one day I was going to be in the 8 Mile tent as one of the 8 Mile participants. In 2020 I swam my second Midmar, I swam one on the Saturday and one on the Sunday I was one step closer to one of my biggest life goals.

2021 Midmar did not go as planned but I still pushed and was determined to do my 3rd Midmar no matter the circumstances, which ended up being virtual. I have now reached the required age to be able to not only swim my first 8 Mile with my best friend but also have the opportunity to raise money for a really worthy cause. This is an opportunity to help someone and make their life a little better as well as push my own limits and get the best results I possibly can, I cannot wait for the start of this new adventure.


overall progress

raised R9 200,00 goal R10 000,00

92%

donations

Name Message Donation
#BHSFAMILY Good Luck Erin R200
Melanie Proud of you! R400
Joshua kahn Hope you get to your goal ,such a good cause R300
#BHSFAMILY Good Luck Erin, from your whole CheerFamily R300
Kyle Harrison R1 000
Ingrid Brummer Pink Dolphin R800
Jamie Joyce Wish you all the best and hope you reach your goal❤️ R100
Meg Eagle All the best Eri!!! Thinking of you - you’re doing such an amazing thing xx R200
Brent Marlton Good luck Pumpi Dog R200
Sanchia Best of luck Erin!!!! Sending you lots of love and luck!!! From all of us xxxxxx R500
Meg Baxter Good luck Erin! I know you’ll be great :) R300
Robynne Reid Well done Erin! What an incredible cause and initiative. We are so proud of you and cannot wait to celebrate your achievement! BHS and our swim team are behind you every stroke of the way! lots of love, Miss Reid & BHS open water team! R300
Taylor Davies Good luck R100
Candia & Murray So proud of you Erin! You have all of our support R500
Big DL Good luck R500
Michael MacLachlan All the best R100
Sandy Stofberg Follow your dream love Sandy R500
Grant R100
Joshua Fourie Hey Hope the donation goal is reached <3 R500
tamsin Arlow Wishing you all the best for your exciting milestone - we have no doubt you will do very well! Lots of love to you! Tam, Bryan, Dylan and Channing R1 000
Warren Stofberg Good luck sweetie!! R500
Jordan Bradshaw May Jesus bless the people that receive the money as well as receive him. R500
Nathalie Ho Dearest Erin. Huge congrats on getting this far! We wish you all the best on your Midmar adventure!! You are a beautiful, brave & ambitious young lady, well done on striving toward your goals & dreams. Much love from; Alex, Sarah, Emily & Nathalie xx R200
Ivana Hey couplé I hope you reach your goal ❤️lots of love R100

Supporting children with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders, and their families; improving early detection and facilitating effective treatment.

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