It really is possible to do amazing things if you are given the opportunity. Oscar Pistorius, Paul Martin and Japie Greyvenstein all have one thing in common - they have prosthetic legs.
Oscar has become a household name for most of us with his sporting achievements, earning himself the moniker 'Blade Runner'. Oscar Pistorius is an ambassador for the Mineseeker Foundation. Less well known are Paul Martin and Japie Greyvenstein who have both completed the 89km Comrades Marathon, despite both having a prosthetic leg. It simply goes to show what can be done.
This year Ronel Wienand, took it upon herself to give others an opportunity in life by raising funds for the victims of landmines who have lost limbs.
Ronel, an able-bodied lifestyle instructor, does not take her real legs for granted. She also realises that there are those, who, given the chance could also lead normal lives.
She has already completed the Two Oceans marathon and raised funds for a Landmine Survivor School project. She is now about to take on the Comrades marathon and every kilometer she completes will raise more funds for those in need..
So please, take a moment and think of how lucky you are to have all your limbs, and then take a moment to imagine not having a leg.
The Comrades marathon is on the 3rd June 2012, and you can pledge an amount per km.
It's easy...just click on the pledge button below.
