Help the Samurai Team to travel to Morocco

Petrus van der Merwe Start Date: Jul 12, 2023 - End Date: Nov 11, 2023
  • Casablanca, Morocco

My Travel Story

by: Petrus van der Merwe Start Date: Jul 12, 2023 - End Date: Nov 11, 2023
Attached are pictures of the three proud members of the South African boys 14- to 15-year-old Karate Unison Kata team (The Samurai Team), 15-year-old Arnoldus (“AJ”) van der Merwe, 14-year-old Mathew Soares and 14-year-old Phumele Ngwenya. These three promising Karatekas won the Gold medal at the South African, All Styles League Championships that took place in Cape Town over the weekend of 14 to 16 April 2023. They also palmed in the gold medal at the Arnold Classic Championnship in March 2023. These three talented young Elite Karate athletes have set their goal to reach the ultimate position on the South African All Styles ranking list and are currently ranked number one in South Africa and they now have the opportunity to realise their dreams to represent their country as part of the National team and to compete internationally  as they were selected to represent South Africa in the Unison division at the UFAK Cadet, Junior & Senior All Styles Karate Championships which is scheduled to take place in Casablanca Morocco from 14 to 20 August 2023.
Unfortunately and due to the extremely unfavorable exchange rate it has become nearly impossible to raise funds for this purpose locally, and it is heartbreaking to have to inform them that they will not be able to compete in Morocco due to a lack of funding, we therefore humbly appeal to anyone who has the means and generosity to do so to assist us in making their respective dreams come true by contributing to the costs through sponsorships or donations for this purpose. Please note that any contribution no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, will go a long way to assist this family, and will be very highly appreciated. (Banking Detail attached for your convenience).

If you are however unable to make a contribution in this regard, kindly consider forwarding this request to someone you know that may be able to do so.

Your efforts and contribution in this regard are welcomed and truly very highly appreciated

 Please also refer to the attached letter of confirmation of their selection and assist us to make their dreams come true.
  • Casablanca, Morocco