Okahandja
RMB Namibia, through the FNB Namibia Foundation Trust, sponsored an amount of N$104 000 towards the Namibian Cycling Federation (NCF) Early-Rider Development BMX programme.
Part of the funds were used to host an event in Okahandja at the end of February. Having held a successful race day in Omuthiya in January, NCF teamed up with PAY Okahandja, the Jackson Kaujeua Centre in Okahandja, Okahandja Town Council and the Bicycle Empowerment Network of Namibia (BENN) to continue the success story.
This is part of RMB’s corporate social investment drive in Namibia. Altogether 46 children (31 boys and 15 girls) presented themselves for registration with signed indemnity forms at the Nau-Aib event.
In stark contrast to the event held in Omuthiya, the 34 entrants already knew how to ride a bike (compared to only four in Omuthiya) and the organisers were thus looking forward to a fun competition.
“Although our role was to encourage the kids, the determination and never-give-up attitude these kids displayed was inspiring and taught us a thing or two about facing our own obstacles,” said RMB corporate social investment chairman Ray Auala. He also thanked Deputy Mayor of Okahandja Sophia Upithe for her attendance on the day.
All the children received a certificate of participation and medals were handed out to the riders who finished in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the final races. The parents expressed their support and gratitude towards the sponsors and the organisers of the event.
Eight bicycles were then donated to Nau-Aib Primary School, where learners will continue to train and build on the foundations laid during this eventful weekend.
“RMB CSI committee members were humbled by the experience and would strongly recommend that staff members, and the public at large, actively involve themselves with these programmes.” Aula concluded.