19/09/2026
Race for Glory and Support our Community
What better way to combine fun, fellowship and community support than with a colourful Duck Race on the Eerste River at Spier W**e Estate?
The Rotary Club of Stellenbosch’s Duck Race today brought together an enthusiastic crowd of entrants, with ducks sponsored by corporate companies, community organisations, individuals and fellow Rotary Clubs, including the Rotary Clubs of Groot Fisantekraal, Helderberg-Sunrise and Paarl.
With lots of brightly decorated and dressed up yellow ducks taking to the water, the atmosphere was filled with excitement as participants cheered their ducks on in the race for glory!
But this was a race with a very special purpose. All proceeds from the Duck Race will go towards supporting the Gender Based Violence Centre in Ida’s Valley, Stellenbosch.
The Gender Based Violence Centre is a unique Stellenbosch community facility providing vital services to victims of gender-based violence. Importantly, the Centre is open to everyone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring that help is available when it is needed most. It provides high-quality medical care, psychological support, legal assistance and emergency accommodation — all completely free of charge.
The Centre is a wonderful example of what can be achieved when a community works together. The Rotary Club of Stellenbosch has proudly supported the Gender Based Violence Centre for several years, and we are delighted that the Duck Race will contribute towards the continuation of its important work.
We extend our sincere thanks to Spier W**e Estate for generously allowing us to sail our ducks on the beautiful Eerste River and for their generous donation of w**e prizes. Their support helped make the event particularly special.
A huge thank you to Rotarian Simon Mills, the champion behind our Rotary Club of Stellenbosch’s Duck Race initiative. His enthusiasm and determination turned a wonderful idea into a successful community fundraiser.
We are equally grateful to all our Rotarians, our volunteers, our sponsors, our participating organisations and all the individuals who gave their time, energy and support to make the day such a success.
The Duck Race may have been about racing for glory, but its true victory will be measured in the support it provides to people affected by gender-based violence in our community.
Together, we are creating lasting impact — one duck at a time!
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