After a long 8 month wait for registration, Adopt a Swimmer was officially registered as a non profit on the 20th March 2013. Eight days later we launched officially with a brilliantly supported Swimathon and the community truly showed how committed they are to developing swimming skills for children in our greater area. As our first fund raiser it was a highly successful initiative, with young and old swimming their most laps possible in an hour, earning their donor funds collected.
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
~ Edward Everett Hale
How it works
Louise Auersperg who runs Plett Aquatics Swimming, has seen year on year seen how nearly 80% of the youth in our community cannot swim. It became obvious that the reason is largely due to the costs of swimming lessons. Adopt a Swimmer will allow children of all backgrounds the opportunity to develop this essential life skill. The program calls for financial support, by companies and individuals, of a child through the process of acquiring this skill. The estimated time frame to teach a child to swim with confidence is 18-24 months.(there are exceptions)
It doesn’t stop there; if a child shows inclination and promise we will mentor and sponsor them through to the next phase such as galas, Micro Nippers, Nippers, water polo, surfing, NSRI water wise programs, breath holding, Ocean Safari sea trips
NGO Registration number: 116-823 NPO - Registration Certificate
Your support of the Adopt a Swimmer program will touch the life of a child in a tangible manner;
giving them a life skill that will build confidence and a sense of real achievement. We look forward to your participation! Corporate and Event Sponsors:
Without our sponsors we would be nothing. Without our sponsors we would not have little feet in the pool. Without our sponsors we would not have children growing in an essential life skill. Without our sponsors we would not see joy or experience smiles. Without our sponsors we would not be teaching our disadvantaged children to swim. We’d like to express our sincere thanks to the Plettenberg Bay branch of the multi-national Online Media Franchise. ShowMe Plett - supports us with local media coverage and sponsors our website and the marketing thereof. Website: www.showme.co.za/plett
Email: [email protected]
Paint & Place Home Decor
Shop 1 Piesang Valley Rd, Plettenberg Bay
M: +27 82 411 2578
T: +27 44 533 3386
F: +27 44 533 3014
E: [email protected]
Plett Medicine Depot
12 Atmar Centre, High Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600
T: 044 533 2278
F: 044 533 0710
E: [email protected]
Hunter Hotels
P.O. Box 454, Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
The Gallery, Upperdeck Centre, Marine Drive
Plettenberg Bay, 6600, South Africa
T: +27 (0) 44 501 1111
F: +27 ((0) 44 501 1100
E: [email protected]
W: www.hunterhotels.com
Mitchells Brewery
3 Arend Str Knysna Industrial
P.O Box 1220 Knysna 6570
T: 044 382 4685
F: 044 382 5818
E: [email protected]
W: www.mitchellsbrewery.com
Mosdell, Pama & Cox
6 High Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, 6600
PO Box 2180, Plettenberg Bay, 6600
T: +27 044 5331101
F: +27 044 5331115
E: [email protected]
Summer Sands - Swimwear and Beachwear
Physical Address:
Shop 4 Milkwood Ctr
Hopwood St
Plettenberg Bay
6600
Postal Address:
PO Box 239
Plettenberg Bay
6600
Phone: 044 533 2584
Email: [email protected]
Hog Hollow
Askop Road, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay
Tel & Fax: +27 (44) 5348879
P.O. Box 503 Plettenberg Bay 6600, South Africa
Email: [email protected]
Nature Sport
Upperdeck Building
Corner of Marine and Main Street
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
T: 078 877 6618
F: 086 649 9031
Email: [email protected]
Bitou Municipality
Physical Address:
Municipal Buildings
1 Sewell Street,
Plettenberg Bay
6600
Postal Address:
Private Bag X1002
Plettenberg Bay
6600
Telephone (Office Hours): 044 501 3000
24-hour number: 086 124 8686
Fax: 044 533 6198
The Business Revolution
Physical Address:
The Boat Shed
Thesen Harbour Town
6571 Knysna
Western Cape
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 082 441 1164
Website:www.bizrev.co.za
The Grand
Physical Address:
27 Main Road
Plettenberg Bay
Garden Route
South Africa
6600
Tel: (0)44 533 3301
Fax: 086 606 9454
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.grandafrica.com
Glenn Murray Photography
Physical Address:
Fairview Farm
Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape
Tel: 082 848 1703
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gmurrayphoto.co.za
Adopt A Swimmer - Plett Tourism
Physical Address:
Melville’s Corner
Main Street
Plettenberg Bay
Tel: 044 533 4065
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plett-tourism.co.za
Adopt A Swimmer - Ocean Child
Tel: 031 207 2281
Mobile: 082 8863424
Website: www.oceanchild.co.za
Adopt A Swimmer - Sasfin
Physical Address:
29 Scott Street
Waverley,
Johannesburg
Tel: 011 809 7500
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sasfin.com
Adopt A Swimmer - Ocean Safaris
Physical Address:
Adventure Hut,
Central Beach,
Plettenberg Bay
Tel: 082 784 5729
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.oceansafaris.co.za
Adopt A Swimmer - CemAir
Physical Address:
Hangar 6, Eastern Precinct,
OR Tambo International Airport,
Bonaero Park
Tel: 011 393 8995
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cemair.co.za
Adopt A Swimmer - NSRI Plett Station 14
Physical Address:
Central Beach, Plettenberg Bay,
Western Cape
Tel: 082 990 5975
Email: [email protected]
Adopt A Swimmer - Plett Surf Nippers
Physical Address:
Central Beach – Plettenberg Bay
Tel: 083 304 5087
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.plettsurf.org.za
