14 Jul 2021

Ten cyclists will undertake a 450km charity ride from August 16 to 20 in the Ngamiland District.

During the ride, they would donate face masks, sanitisers and thermometers.

Now in its sixth year, the ride which has Pula Medical Aid Fund as its main sponsor, would  feature the fund’s principal officer, Dr Khumo Mapitse as the guest rider.

Riders would cover Sepopa, Ikoga, Etsha 1, 6 and 13, Tsau, Nokaneng, Mohembo, Skombondoro, Nxamasere, Gumare and Xhaunga.

A press release from KKM Foundation quotes the organiser, Kitso Motshidisi, having said with COVID-19 claiming many lives, cyclists deemed it necessary to play a role in the fight against the pandemic.

An advocate of non-communicable diseases, Motshidisi says the beneficiaries will predominantly be those with non-communicable diseases as well as those susceptible to contracting corona due to their already compromised immune system. 

The the disease continues to claim the lives of many, particularly those with non-communicable diseases and all  should opt for healthier diets and daily exercise.

The team will also sensitise communities on various topics that include living a healthy lifestyle particularly during the pandemic as well as proper use of face masks.

Motshidisi has appealed to communities and business communities to support the initiative financially or by donating more essentials.

Pula Medical Aid Fund has donated masks, sanitizers and thermometers to the value of P30 000. Ends