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Sabat Wheelchair Race In October 30,000 Kyalami spectators cheered as 30 QASA members reached top speeds of 16 kilometres per hour, competing for the coveted title of “The Fastest Quad” in SABAT’s 7th Annual Power Wheelchair race; the only one of its kind in the world. QASA encourages quadriplegics and paraplegics to participate in sport and hobby activities and the SABAT race is a perfect platform for the users of power wheelchairs to demonstrate their toggle skills and enjoy the thrill of some “wind in the hair” competition. Debbie Barnard was the first lady to cross the finish line. In the men's race – Shawn Arde came 3rd, Andre Hattingh 2nd and the indomitable Andy Smith won with his home modified chair. Hamlet Awards At the 15th Annual Hamlet Awards Radio 2000 presenter, Doug Anderson, received the President’s Award for his coverage of disability issues. The Hamlet President’s Award is the Hamlet’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievement in the development and upliftment of the quality of life of persons with intellectual disabilities. The Hamlet Foundation was started in 1954 and now assists 450 intellectually disabled children and adults on a daily basis. The school provides life skills, a sports programme, a semi-independent adult residential centre and an assembly and packaging workshop where intellectually disabled people have the opportunity to earn an income and become self-sufficient. Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge The Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge, SA’s only international wheelchair road race, takes place 20 February 2010 in George with Vodacom as the event sponsor and transport sponsorship provided by Kempston Truck Hire. The deadline for entries is 30 January. Competitors must be 16 years old for the 42,2km and 21,1km races (only racing chairs or hand cycles). There is no age restriction for the 10km race, (for basketball chairs, tricycles and ordinary wheelchairs). Visit www.georgeocc.co.za or phone Esther Watson on 082 421 9359 or Marita Swanepoel on 083 610 2602. Are you on Facebook? SMS: facebook followed by Y or N and your name to 36111 and you could win a Biosense hamper. Visit Rolling Inspiration on Facebook and be inspired

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Sabat Wheelchair Race

In October 30,000 Kyalami spectators cheered as 30 QASA members reached top speeds of 16 kilometres per hour, competing for the coveted title of “The Fastest Quad” in SABAT’s 7th Annual Power Wheelchair race; the only one of its kind in the world.
QASA encourages quadriplegics and paraplegics to participate in sport and hobby activities and the SABAT race is a perfect platform for the users of power wheelchairs to demonstrate their toggle skills and enjoy the thrill of some “wind in the hair” competition.

Debbie Barnard was the first lady to cross the finish line. In the men's race – Shawn Arde came 3rd, Andre Hattingh 2nd and the indomitable Andy Smith won with his home modified chair.

Hamlet Awards

At the 15th Annual Hamlet Awards Radio 2000 presenter, Doug Anderson, received the President’s Award for his coverage of disability issues. The Hamlet President’s Award is the Hamlet’s most prestigious award for outstanding achievement in the development and upliftment of the quality of life of persons with
intellectual disabilities.
The Hamlet Foundation was started in 1954 and now assists 450 intellectually disabled children and adults on a daily basis. The school provides life skills, a sports programme, a semi-independent adult residential centre and an assembly and packaging workshop where intellectually disabled people have the opportunity to earn an income and become self-sufficient.

Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge

The Outeniqua Wheelchair Challenge, SA’s only international wheelchair road race, takes place 20 February 2010 in George with Vodacom as the event sponsor and transport sponsorship provided by Kempston Truck Hire.
The deadline for entries is 30 January.
Competitors must be 16 years old for the 42,2km and 21,1km races (only racing chairs or hand cycles). There is no age restriction for the 10km race, (for basketball chairs, tricycles and ordinary wheelchairs).
Visit www.georgeocc.co.za or phone Esther Watson on 082 421 9359 or Marita Swanepoel on 083 610 2602.

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followed by Y or N and your name to 36111 and you could win a Biosense hamper.
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