Midmar 2017

Zoe Frank is raising funds for Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

My name is Zoë Frank and I am a 14 year girl who attends Durban Girls College in KwaZulu-Natal. I have to date competed in 6 consecutive Midmar Miles where I have consistently placed between 1st and 3rd for my age group. I have also broken the age group record on two occasions, 2011/12. I was unfortunately out of the water for a year in 2015 due to a major illness. However I came back to compete in my very first event, which was the 2016 Midmar Mile and placed 2nd in the Junior Category. Despite my lack of training I was just off my time from the previous year where I also placed 2nd in the same event. In June 2016 I competed in the Four Elements Ocean Challenge, which was a grueling 6km surf-swim in inclement weather and seriously challenging surf conditions and won the woman’s open out of a combined field of 91 men and women - the purpose of the event was to raise awareness for conservation. My most recent swim was part of the Everysun Multiport Series, which included a 1.9km surf-swim and I came 2nd in the woman’s open. I am passionate about swimming and during my year of illness and inactivity I went through a process of self-actualization where I realized just how blessed I was to have access to facilities, the ability to learn to swim and a family to support me. I am attempting to swim the Midmar 8 Mile Club to raise funds for The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. The Foundation sponsored my development as a young swimmer and I truly believe in giving back. I support the primary objective of The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, which is to save lives by putting an end to drowning. Therefore I aim to raise sufficient funds to support the development of young underprivileged children through the Foundations “Learn to Swim” and “Water Safety” programmes. As a member of the Midmar Mile 8 Mile Club, each participant has to raise a minimum of R10 000, which will go towards the abovementioned cause. Thanking you for your support and kind generosity, Zoë Frank

Name	Message	Donation
Russell White	Good Luck Zoe	R300
Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)	Good luck Zoë! You’re an inspiration and the whole JLL team will be cheering you on as you swim for this great cause!	R10 000
Robsteel Structures	Good luck Zoe	R1 000
Zoe Frank	Granny and Gramps are so proud of you Zoë. You are such a brave girl to swim 8 miles for charity and the less fortunate in this world. You have a true heart of Gold. What you sow, you too shall reap. God bless you our precious Granddaughter xxx	R300
Liezel and Carissa van Rooyen	Zoe, you may not remember us. Carissa van Rooyen (CGA) and yourself use to race against each other. We are so glad to see you are back and healthy. Carissa herself is now battling with a chronic illness. Thank you for giving back! Good luck!	R500

Midmar 2017

Zoe Frank is raising funds for Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

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