Running For Their Lives
Fundraising campaign by
Hendrik Schalk Coetzee
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US$5,330.00raised of $10,000.00 goal goal
No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities
Hey All .. please note that I have changed the currency to USD from ZAR as people in the states can not donate otherwise.
Thank you all for your donations.
- Please Check Out The YouTube Links Below, There Are Short Videos Of Each One Of The Team Members Who Have Smartphones And Where Able To Send Videos-
- The Live Streaming Of The 8 Hour Run Will Be On Wednesday the 29th Of April And Start At 9AM Local Time (GMT+2) -
Hi All, my name is Schalk Coetzee.I am an thirty four year old male entrepreneur with a small business living in Cape Town, South Africa.
I run my own painting company called, My Paint Pty Ltd. I employ 22 permanent staff members some of whom have been with me for 9 years +.
Due to Coronavirus and our national lockdown we are unable to work or leave our homes unless we are buying food or essentials.
Being a small business and the state of the construction industry in South Africa for the past few years I am unable to financially help my permanent staff. They are sitting at home running out of food and essentials.
These guys are like family to me and I have always been able to make plans for them no matter how tough things have been in the past. The current situation weighs heavy on my heart and I wish there was more I could do for them and their families.
I am asking for you to please help in whatever way you can. Whether it's a donation or even if you just like and share this page or video.
I will be running for 8 hours in the back courtyard of my complex to help raise funds for my staff. Running outside is prohibited during lockdown so I will run these 8 hours in a small courtyard and I encourage you to follow along as I stream this run live on Youtube.
All donations are welcome, no matter how big or small we appreciate them all.
If you are unable to donate, please spread the word and share our page.
Thank you!
Organizer
- Hendrik Schalk Coetzee
- Campaign Owner
Donors
- Marze Boersma
- Donated on May 04, 2020
Attaboy Schalk! I know your family is so proud of you!
- James Matthes
- Donated on May 01, 2020
Great initiative, need more leaders in the world like you man.
Running For Their Lives Part 3
Update posted by Hendrik Schalk Coetzee at 04:51 pmHI ALL, Final Video.....Thank You All For Everything !!!!
Video Of The Run
Update posted by Hendrik Schalk Coetzee at 11:25 pmHey Guys,Thank you all soooo much for all the support and donations ... its actually crazy !!! I have loaded the video on to YouTube again (link down below) without sound as the previous video had copyright problems and YouTube had it blocked. I have also sped up parts of. . . . .
Stats
Update posted by Hendrik Schalk Coetzee at 11:04 pmHey Guys , All Stats are in main gallery .
The Run
Update posted by Hendrik Schalk Coetzee at 02:41 pmHi Guys , thank you all for the support yesterday. Was very emotional last night when I actually realized how many people tuned in . The live stream video on YouTube has been blocked due to the music. I will load another to my campaign and YouTube once I’ve removed
Running For Their Lives Part 2
Update posted by Hendrik Schalk Coetzee at 03:35 pmHi All,Please visit my YouTube site for new video !!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWdLTfabkgGQu67S_...
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 06, 2020
God bless y’all
- Marze Boersma
- Donated on May 04, 2020
Attaboy Schalk! I know your family is so proud of you!
- James Matthes
- Donated on May 01, 2020
Great initiative, need more leaders in the world like you man.
- Ember Prida
- Donated on Apr 30, 2020
Schalk, Hoping your company and employees can rebound from this difficult time.
- Adam Prida
- Donated on Apr 30, 2020
It’s a great thing you’re doing for your employees, Schalk! You’re a great leader! Best of luck! Elaine’s friend in Tampa, Coach
- Gabriel Ally
- Donated on Apr 30, 2020
So proud of you bru! Legend.
- Allison James
- Donated on Apr 29, 2020
Way to go Schalk! Admire your kindness and determination! Proud to know you :)
- Leigh Sheel
- Donated on Apr 29, 2020
Hoping this can feed at least one family!
- Natasha Napoli
- Donated on Apr 29, 2020
so proud of you !!!!
- IF FIVE MILLION PEOPLE
- Donated on Apr 29, 2020
A wonderful thing to do.
God bless y’all