{"id":44980,"date":"2024-09-11T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/triathlons-for-a-cause-councillor-raises-funds-for-young-learners-20240911\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T22:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T20:54:52","slug":"triathlons-for-a-cause-councillor-raises-funds-for-young-learners-20240911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/triathlons-for-a-cause-councillor-raises-funds-for-young-learners-20240911\/","title":{"rendered":"Triathlons for a cause: Councillor raises funds for young learners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ward 59 councillor Mikhail Manuel is raising funds for The Good Start Foundation by participating in triathlons. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Each kilometer he completes in these events helps provide food and support services to young learners in Cape Town. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manuel\u2019s unique combination of fitness and charity has gained community support, with more triathlons on the horizon.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Ward 59 councillor Mikhail Manuel has embarked on a mission to combine his passion for fitness with his dedication to community service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the councillor began participating in triathlons to raise funds and awareness for The Good Start Foundation, a Cape Town-based non profit organisation (NPO) that supports young learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manuel, who has been serving his community as councillor in Claremont for over two years, is tackling triathlons, with each event comprising a 90 km cycling segment, a 21 km run and a challenging swim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His latest triathlon was a Super Sprint at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, marking his first-ever event in this demanding sport. \u201cI\u2019ve always enjoyed being active, and what better way to do it than for a good cause?\u201d says Manuel. \u201cTriathlons are always in the public domain, which allows me to uplift my community while pushing myself to new limits.\u201d Manuel has committed to raising R1 000 for every kilometre he completes during his triathlons. His first challenge, a 12,4 km Super Sprint, sets a fund-raising target of R12 400, with Manuel personally donating the first R1 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ |&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/read-the-latest-print-edition-of-the-peoples-post-here-20240820-2\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The latest print editions of the&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/read-the-latest-print-edition-of-the-peoples-post-here-20240820-2\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>People\u2019s Post<\/strong><\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/read-the-latest-print-edition-of-the-peoples-post-here-20240820-2\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>&nbsp;here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The funds raised will go towards NPO\u2019s two key programmes: a Breakfast Club that provides essential morning meals to learners at Good Hope Seminary Junior School and St Mary\u2019s Primary School, and a Smart Club that helps learners overcome educational barriers such as autism, dyslexia and trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA lack of nourishment and funding for professional therapy can severely hinder a child\u2019s ability to learn,\u201d says a representative from the NPO. \u201cCouncillor Manuel\u2019s efforts are crucial in supporting our mission to invest in the minds of young learners.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The community has shown support for councillor Manuel\u2019s initiative. 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