Wellington Golf Day a Wilde success

This past Friday, we had a highly successful cowboy and cowgirl themed golf day at the Wellington Golf Club in sweltering spring weather.

22 teams, comprised of four players each, battled it out on the course - quenching their thirst with non other than refreshing Wilde Fruit Juice and snacks at various holes along the course. The golf day was a fundraiser for the NG Noord Congregation in Wellington and we managed to raise a staggering R130 000!

We would like to give a big thanks to our sponsors and prize sponsors for making this day possible, and ensuring that all golf day players went home with a prize. Wilde Fruit Juice is proud to have been involved with this fundraiser.

'Ride the Rhino' MTB Challenge

Our star pedaling performers - Kabous, Robert, Timo and Reniell of Team Wilde - will be showing their support for environmentalism this September, by competing in the Ride the Rhino cycling race. Instead of cycling for the sake of pure adrenaline, the Ride the Rhino is in support of rhino conservation.

Where at one stage the Renosterveld stretched from Vanrhynsdorp to Mossel Bay, this unique habitat now comprises only 4% of its original size. Through this mountain bike race, Renosterveld Events strive to create awareness of this environmental tragedy, and raise funds for the Renosterveld Trust, as well as towards improving communities along the route.

This grueling 3-day mountain bike challenge stretches from Langebaan to Durbanville and seperates the cycling world's Black Rhinos (300km race) from the White Rhinos (180km race). If you're interested in taking part in this muscle cruncher of an event and doing your bit towards preserving the environment and its treasures, Ride the Rhino takes place from 30 September to 2 October 2011 - enter online at www.renosterveldmtb.co.za. We wish you and our four Wilde representatives the best of luck!

The true goodness of fruit juice

Wilde recently extended the 'goodness' past the vitamin content of our juices, by sponsoring the fruit juice for a recent charity breakfast. Hosted at the Spier Wine farm, this stylish event brought celebrities and locals together in an effort to raise money for the Faith Fund. This non-profit organisation offers support to people living with fetal alcohol syndrome and is dependent on the goodwill of the community. The Wilde crew is thankful and honoured for this opportunity of contributing to such a worthy cause. If you'd like to lend a hand, make a donation or learn more about their work, be sure to visit the Faith Fund website.

*Photography by Chane Labuschagne.

Now that's classic!

The Wilde Classic Golf Day on 3 November 2010 managed to raise R125 000 for the NG Church in Wellington. There were lots of angels, gorillas and pirates to keep the golfers well entertained throughout the day!

Dieter donates cheque to Tygerbear

The World Health Organization states that health and well-being include physical, psychological and social welfare.

The Tygerbear Foundation is a non-profit organisation that offers a unique service in a facilitated environment to treat traumatised children. Tygerbear focuses on the complete, holistic psychosocial treatment of children up to 18 years old. These traumas include children who survived malnutrition; illness; neglect; physical, emotional and sexual abuse; gang violence, as well as HIV/AIDS and Cancer.

Tygerbear offers a comprehensive package of therapy, support, training, caring and prevention, while being the only foundation of its kind in South Africa. As a non-profit organisation, the TygerBear Foundation relies on contributions from the corporate and public spectrum.

Tygerbear was privileged to end 2009 with a tour of endurance. Dieter Voigt, known for being Mr. South Africa 2007 and television presenter for Afrikaans actuality programme, Pasella, set out to cycle all the way from Cape Town to Mosselbay, making various meet-and-greet stops to raise awareness about his initiative to raise funds for the TygerBear Foundation.

It is inspiring to consider the amount of children and families that were reached through this endeavour. We are thankful for all the people who came from near and far to support this project - opening both their hearts and their wallets. Tygerbear would like to thank Pacmar, Martelize, as well as Dieter for going above and beyond for the cause.

Dieter handing over the cheque to Tygerbear.

Dieter takes his cause to the road

The Tygerbear Foundation is a non-profit organisation that offers a unique service in a facilitated environment to treat traumatised children. These traumas include children who survived malnutrition; illness; neglect; physical, emotional and sexual abuse; gang violence, as well as HIV/AIDS and Cancer. As a non-profit organisation, the TygerBear Foundation relies on contributions from the corporate and public spectrum. That's why Dieter's voyage from Cape Town to Mosselbay between the 18th and 22nd December 2009 was a great initiative.

Dieter Voigt, known for being Mr. South Africa 2007 and television presenter for Afrikaans actuality programme, Pasella, set out to cycle all the way from Cape Town to Mosselbay, making various meet-and-greet stops to raise awareness about his initiative to raise funds for the TygerBear Foundation. We followed him every pedal of the way.


Dieter Voigt said that he is grateful for being able to experience such a life changing adventure - he met a great amount of people from different walks of life, be it cultural or economical. Dieter said that he was treated with great hospitality at every stop. He really enjoyed hearing the stories that people had to share, but it was the willingness to give that really touched him, as he recalls:

There was this Rasta that I met at the Klipheuwel crossing. I told him about my plan to accumulate donations for children in need, even though I didn't expect him to give me anything. He then surprised me with three R5 coins and said "I give this to you with a willing heart, because I know that God will bless us."

This was the start of a very blessed journey for me.

Dieter Voigt would like to thank Kabous Marra for inspiration and support, as well as Johan-Murray Muller for his passion and commitment to the cause. Johan joined Dieter on the road, even though he wasn't on a saddle himself. Dieter requested that Johan must cycle with him next time, are you ready Johan?

Here are some photos from the trip.

Dieter speaking to a local.

Dieter and Johan.

Meet-and-greet at Pick 'n Pay.

The Robertson Children's Home.

Pedaling for a good cause.

In aid of the Tygerbear Foundation

Dieter Voigt, Mr. South Africa 2007 and television presenter for Afrikaans actuality programme, Pasella, will join forces with Wilde Fruit Juice to cycle from Cape Town to Mosselbay between the 18th and the 22nd of December 2009. Along the route, Dieter Voigt will make various meet-and-greet stops to raise awareness about his initiative to raise funds for the TygerBear Foundation. The TygerBear Foundation aims to improve the lives of children who have been traumatised.

To make donations, contact Marzanne Milstein on 084 513 8245.