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1 out of 5 children in South Africa are malnourished. This is a worrying reality: malnutrition has been listed as the most common preventable cause of mental impairment worldwide.
Malnourishment can rob South Africa's youth of their potential. Yet, for only R1.50, the FUTURELIFE® Foundation can provide an underprivileged and malnourished child with a wholesome and satisfying meal.
This year, Simon Pearse, CEO of Marriott Asset Management, will be riding the Mongol Derby to raise funds for the FUTURELIFE® Foundation, an organisation which feeds thousands of destitute and malnourished children with FUTURELIFE® food. These highly nutritious meals have a hugely positive impact on a child’s physical and mental development.
Simon’s goal is to raise R200 000. With this amount, we can provide 365 malnourished children with a healthy meal every day for 365 days.
In order to raise this money, Simon will be embarking on what the Guinness Book of World Records calls the longest equestrian race in the world. The Mongol Derby is a physically and mentally exhausting event. Yet, despite the high chance of broken bones, torn ligaments and extreme exhaustion, Simon is determined to finish, as every kilometre completed will raise money for the FUTURELIFE® Foundation, a charity he has supported since 2008. Simon is the oldest competitor this year and is also the only South African riding the race.
The 2015 Mongol Derby will run from 5th – 16th August. For daily updates on Simon’s progress visit his Facebook Fan Page at http://www.facebook.com/feed365childrenin365days or the Mongol Derby website at http://www.theadventurists.com/mongol-derby
To donate to this cause, please visit www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/mongol-derby-2015 and click on the “donate button”.
Caption: Simon Pearse training for the 2015 Mongol Derby.
Issued by Marriott Asset Management
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