Robben Island to Bloubergstrand swim for Palestine

Rx Swimmers On Freedom Day, Sunday April 27,12 swimmers completed a relay swim from Robben Island to Bloubergstrand to raise funds for humanitarian relief in Gaza and South Africa.Organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the event marked 31 years of democracy and was described by organisers as a gesture of solidarity with Palestinians. The swimmers, ranging from young participants to seasoned athletes, said the relay symbolised the passing of the baton from South Africa’s own freedom struggle to others still fighting for justice. Funds raised would go to Gift of the Givers, and supporters were invited to welcome the swimmers at Big Bay and pledge donations. Gift of the Givers foundations’ spokesman Ali Sablay on Tuesday, April 29, told Tabletalk that a R600 000 in donations were collected. Pictured is one of the participants, Cassim Parak, hugging Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman.

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