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Adopt-a-School Foundation has historically relied on corporate funding to support its
          mandate, however as the socio-economic climate changes, individual donors are playing an
          increasingly significant role in supporting the work of the Foundation.



          If you would like to join our growing   Foundation. Embarking on an adventure
          individual donor support base, there are   such as climbing a mountain, rafting down   Back to School wish list:
          a number of way in which you can get    rapids, running a marathon, or cycling cross   Donations in kind are welcome.
          involved:                               country for a cause can greatly contribute to   Our schools are often in need of
                                                  the work of the Foundation. Add a little extra   the following items:
          Sustainable giving                      inspiration to your adventure!
          Sign up to become a monthly donor to                                                   •  Uniforms
          support the ongoing work of Adopt-a-School   Telkom 94.7 Cycle Challenge               •  Stationery
          Foundation. By donating each month,     Adopt-a-School Foundation enters a charity     •  Calculators and Maths sets
          individuals are able to make a meaningful   bond in the Telkom 94.7 Cycle Challenge    •  School-appropriate library
          and sustainable impact on the fundraising   and invites cyclists of all levels, from     books
          efforts of the Foundation. Monthly donations  complete novices to seasoned professionals   •  Photocopying machines,
          allow the Foundation the flexibility of   to become a Cycling Champion and raise         printers and other
          addressing urgent needs as soon as they   funds and awareness for the Foundation          office equipment
          arise.                                  through a collective effort.                   •  Educational toys for Grade R
          http://www.adoptaschool.org.za/donate/                                                   facilities
                                                  MySchool card:
          Pledge your Birthday or any Special     Apply for your MySchool card and nominate
          Occasion                                Adopt-a-School as your beneficiary. Every
          Celebrate and pledge your birthday to   time you spend and swipe at a participating
          Adopt-a-School Foundation.  Request that   store, a percentage of sales will be donated
          loved ones make a donation instead of gifts   to us on your behalf at no cost to you. Every
          this year. By starting a campaign with us to   swipe counts!
          celebrate your special milestone, you can
          help us improve education for thousands of   www.adoptaschool.org.za/myschool
          young and hopeful learners.

          Go on an adventure
          Tackling your bucket list by going on
          an adventure can be made even more
          meaningful by supporting Adopt-a-School
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