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5 May 2023
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Cape Town fire fighters who braved Two Oceans marathon in full uniform raised more than R180K for Volunteer Wildfire Service
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The donations for NPO Volunteer Wildfire Services have escalated to over R180 000 after the City of Cape Town fire fighters, Jermaine Carelse and Renaldo Duncan ran the Two Oceans half marathon in full bunker gear on Sunday, 16 April 2023. The public was directed to the VWS digital channels to make donations. It was their second outing but this time, they used the spotlight to drum up support for the Volunteer Wildfire Service, a valuable partner in Cape Town’s efforts to combat wildfires. Just more than a week later, the organisation has reported that more than R180 000 was raised, thanks to the fire fighters’ efforts.
“We are amazed and honoured that our friends and colleagues at the City’s Fire and Rescue Service would take on such an endeavour to raise awareness to raise funds for us. We are so grateful to these two amazing men and dedicated fire fighters. We rely solely on the donations from the public and corporates to keep our organisation going, so all the funds raised will go towards maintenance and operational costs,” said VWS CEO, Claire Lötter.
“We would like to thank everyone who donated to this campaign, we are honoured, moved and very grateful for the support. I’m not sure words like Thank You are enough to thank Jermaine and Renaldo for their sacrifice and commitment to raising awareness and funds for us. They are incredible human beings and a true testament to the men and women we have working in our City’s Fire and Rescue Services”, added Lötter.
‘The goodwill and generosity that this initiative sparked has been incredible. I want to reiterate my sincere thanks to Jermaine and Renaldo for taking this on. You are great ambassadors for the City and we are incredibly proud of the achievement. To the public who opened their pockets and their hearts to the Volunteer Wildfire Service, thank you. The contributions will no doubt go a long way in helping to keep these brave and selfless volunteer firefighters on the frontlines when we need it the most,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Alderman Smith commented on the Fire and Rescue International Facebook page, requesting that all donations must be made using this link: https://www.givengain.com/cc/city-firefighters-running-two-oceans-marathon/?fbclid=IwAR2cMTCqnCcG70P9D0KzaFixgQ0x1WV2ZMw5V4CPMfr9eJsZuTwMwhuNIN0
Sources: City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service media office; Claire Lötter, CEO, Volunteer Wildfire Service; Fire and Rescue International Facebook page
“We are amazed and honoured that our friends and colleagues at the City’s Fire and Rescue Service would take on such an endeavour to raise awareness to raise funds for us. We are so grateful to these two amazing men and dedicated fire fighters. We rely solely on the donations from the public and corporates to keep our organisation going, so all the funds raised will go towards maintenance and operational costs,” said VWS CEO, Claire Lötter.
“We would like to thank everyone who donated to this campaign, we are honoured, moved and very grateful for the support. I’m not sure words like Thank You are enough to thank Jermaine and Renaldo for their sacrifice and commitment to raising awareness and funds for us. They are incredible human beings and a true testament to the men and women we have working in our City’s Fire and Rescue Services”, added Lötter.
‘The goodwill and generosity that this initiative sparked has been incredible. I want to reiterate my sincere thanks to Jermaine and Renaldo for taking this on. You are great ambassadors for the City and we are incredibly proud of the achievement. To the public who opened their pockets and their hearts to the Volunteer Wildfire Service, thank you. The contributions will no doubt go a long way in helping to keep these brave and selfless volunteer firefighters on the frontlines when we need it the most,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
Alderman Smith commented on the Fire and Rescue International Facebook page, requesting that all donations must be made using this link: https://www.givengain.com/cc/city-firefighters-running-two-oceans-marathon/?fbclid=IwAR2cMTCqnCcG70P9D0KzaFixgQ0x1WV2ZMw5V4CPMfr9eJsZuTwMwhuNIN0
Sources: City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service media office; Claire Lötter, CEO, Volunteer Wildfire Service; Fire and Rescue International Facebook page