Already involved in the event, Optimum Financial Services are increasing their support of the Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship at Sun City later this year, becoming a presenting sponsor.
The Pretoria-based financial company made a donation of R60 000 last year and their desire to help a worthy cause has seen them increase their commitment to the event.
Cycle4Cansa, which raises funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa, takes place on August 25 and 26 and incorporates road races and mountain-bike events.
Making their donation of R60 000 to Emmie Bonner of the Rustenburg Care Centre at last year’s Bestmed Cycle4Cansa Championship are chief executive Louwrens Smith (left) and marketing director Werner Swanepoel (right). Photo: Full Stop Communications
Former Springbok scrumhalf Werner Swanepoel, the company’s marketing director, said they were keen to become more involved in the event as they promoted a healthy lifestyle.
“There are a number of keen cyclists in our company, including chief executive Louwrens Smith, and we feel this is a really good cause to support.
“Sadly, Louwrens’s mother died of cancer a while back but during that time he came to understand the incredible job that Cansa do to help those in need and we feel this is a great opportunity to give something back.”
He said it was their business to make sure their clients were healthy.
“Obviously, sports help you to achieve that and that is why we are very keen to get involved in events such as this.”
In the two decades of its existence, Cycle4Cansa has raised close to R4-million for the national organisation and the support of Optimum Financial Services should help boost that amount this year.
Entries for the event will be limited to 4 000 and due to the 21st anniversary, the field is filling up fast.
