To all
of Mzansi’s rugby fans, here’s a chance to support the game by taking part in
the Care 4 Kings’ fundraising initiative.
A live online auction featuring rugby
memorabilia, the event will take place from 16 – 17 October, and will be
hosted by former Springbok rugby player, Braam van Straaten at www.care4kings.co.za.
All the earnings will go towards financially aiding the
Southern Kings players and staff, after the club announced insolvency on the 19
September 2020.
A great
number of players have come forward in support of the initiative, and have
donated several rugby memorabilia for the auction, which include:
- Braam Van Straaten’s prized Springbok Blazer;
- Mzwandile Stick, a born-and-bred Eastern Cape player,
donated a White Signed World Cup Jersey (Whole Squad) from last year’s
2019 World Cup Winning Team; - A signed André Venter White Springbok Jersey
- The WP Currie Cup Final jersey 2000 and a framed
Barbarian jersey; - A signed ball by all the BaaBaas player and the glass
medal that goes with it; - A signed Sharks jersey, donated by AJ Venter, from the
2007 Sharks side that played against the Bulls in the Super Rugby Final at
the Kings Park stadium; - Tiaan Liebenberg’s 2012 Man of the Match Stormers
jersey against the Highlanders at Newlands; - A one-of-a kind testimonial jersey signed by Martin
Johnson, who played against All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu XV on 4 June
2005 at Twickenham – donated by Danie Coetzee; - A framed cartoon artwork of all the players who were
part of the 1998 Tri Nations Champions, with their signatures; - And lastly, donated by Dick Muir, a signed 2011 World
Cup Springbok Jersey (Whole Squad), of the opening game against Wales –
which the Boks won 17/16 with some controversies – will also be up for
grabs!
To be part of the live auction, all fans must log onto
to www.care4kings.co.za and register prior to the event.
Care 4
Kings is overwhelmed by the local and international support from the rugby
fraternity who took time out to create support videos such as Eben Etzebeth,
Frans Malherba, Lindsay Weyers, Mzwandile Stick, Chris Dry, AJ Venter and Rob
Louw.
UPCOMING
EVENTS
Care 4
Kings golf day and gala dinner: Join them for a day of golf at one of the most
beautiful golfing courses in the Eastern Cape, Fish River Resorts, on Thursday,
26 Novembe. Price: R10 000 per four ball, there are 20 x four balls
available. The price is inclusive of: golf
with golf carts; halfway house snack box, Care4Kings gala dinner, auction and
prizegiving at the gala dinner, accommodation (with breakfast) for a one-night
stay at the Fish River Resort. To book,
simply email Braam van Straaten at braam@care4kings.co.za.
For the rugby fans who would love to get involved in future auctions or want to donate
towards the initiative, contact Braam van Straaten directly at braam@care4kings.co.za.
For
cash donations, use the following banking details:
Care 4
Kings
FNB Cheque Account
Account No.: 62870068650
Branch Code: 231002
When
making the transfer, use the reference: CARE4KINGS and your full name.
