Despite initial concerns over a lack of funding, the Outeniqua Chair Challenge (OCC) celebrated its 21st year on Saturday, 15 March, with wheelchair users from across South Africa and neighbouring countries travelling to George to participate. There was a 42.2-km, 21.1-km and 10-km race as well as five-kilometre fun event. Several Paralympian medalists, including Pieter du Preez, joined the event.
A big thank you to all the sponsors who made the event possible including the Garden Route Mall, the Western Cape Government, Master Cargo, Lancewood, Safari, Garden Route District Municipality, George Herald, AlgoaFM, and iX with Carpe Diem School providing the venue. We hope to see the racers return next year.
