Pedalling 4 Pompe raises funds for rare diseases

2015 was the third year in which ‘Pedalling 4 Pompe’ entered as a charity bond at the Cape Town Cycle Tour on Sunday 8 March 2015 and despite being both amateurs at cycling and at the fundraising process, this year they managed to raise R97 140 for the Rare Disease Society of South Africa (RDSSA).

‘Pedalling 4 Pompe’ is the main fundraising initiative of the RDSSA and encourages participants to ride for a cause and raise funds for better care and to create awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives.

Kelly Du Plessis, founder and chairperson of the RDSSA said: “What began as a simple challenge among friends and family to raise awareness about Pompe Disease, ‘Pedalling 4 Pompe’ has evolved into a charity initiative that seeks to help children and adults with rare conditions.”

All the funds raised from the cycling event will go towards assisting patients with treatment costs, aiding potential patients with costs associated with diagnosis as well as funding the development of rare disease specialists in South Africa.

For more information visit: http://rarediseases.co.za/join-cycle-team/

For further information about the Rare Disease Society of SA:
Email: info@rarediseases.co.za
Twitter: @RarediseasesSA