News & updates

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Dec 18 - Buffalo partners with Qhubeka to move South Africans forward

The Buffalo Foundation will be partnering with Qhubeka and HotChillee, to provide Qhubeka Bicycles to communities in South Africa over the next three years. Together, we envision a South Africa where distance is no longer a barrier to education, healthcare and economic opportunity.

Jan Joubert, CEO of Rainmaker Solutions and Trustee of the Buffalo Foundation, said: “We love the work Qhubeka does. They donate bikes to people whose lives are changed for the better. A bike can take someone to school or work or a health clinic – these donations will empower individuals and help get communities moving. We’re thrilled that we can use the Buffalo Foundation to support Qhubeka’s vision.”

Sven Thiele, CEO of HotChillee, added: “Our iconic events bring together a blend of amateur and professional riders, celebrities and business people who all share a love for cycling. They also tend to be passionate about making a positive difference in the world. Our riders will now have the opportunity to use their love of cycling to enrich the lives of South African children, households and entire communities.”

Tsatsi Phaweni, Executive Director at Qhubeka, added: “We are delighted that Buffalo Foundation, Rainmaker and HotChillee are supporting us with our vision. They have already demonstrated their passion to use cycling as the catalyst to change lives through their work at the Kwano Cycling Academy in Plettenberg Bay. With their support, we are looking forward to connecting even more people to schools, clinics and jobs.”

Sep 18 - Buffalo Foundation supports cyclist's education

The Buffalo Foundation is delighted to support the college education of Shameeg Salie so that he can achieve his dream of gaining a Diploma in Sports Management.

23 year old Shameeg grew up in Grassy Park, situated on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa, where young people all too often get caught up in drugs, alcohol and gangs. Sport has kept Shameeg focussed, giving him the opportunity to have a different outlook on life and to chase dreams and make them a reality. In his 7 years of cycling, he has raced at the highest level and competed at the World Championships. However a serious illness and a forced break from cycling made Shameeg realise that education comes first.

Once Shameeg has completed his diploma and his competitive cycling days draw to a close, his next dream is to manage a sports team. Shameeg says , “I am really thankful to the Buffalo Foundation for giving me the opportunity to achieve my Sports Management Diploma qualification and to dream big”.

Sep 18 - 67 Pall Mall runs the Medoc

We would like to say a very big thank you to 67 Pall Mall who are tremendous supporters of the Buffalo Foundation. On 8th September a team from 67 Pall Mall very fittingly took part in the Médoc Marathon 2018, considered the ‘longest marathon in the world’, winding through the vineyards of Bordeaux and interspersed with musical breaks of 50 orchestras, 23 wine tasting stops, oyster tasting at 38km and steak at 39km!

All in fancy dress with every kilometre covered raising money for the Buffalo Foundation. An amazing effort 67 Pall Mall team! Thank you so much. And you can still sponsor Team 67 Pall Mall by donating here.

Sep 18 - Buffalo Foundation cycling kit - coming soon!

We are really excited that BuffaloFoundation cycling kit will soon be going on sale and can be purchased at bravery.org.uk. Watch this space!

The Buffalo Foundation is proud to be in partnership with Bravery, a clothing brand combining the finest quality fabrics with stylish designs to suit not only the extreme sports enthusiast but those inspired by its values and the remarkable story of its founder, Tobias Gutteridge.

A percentage of Bravery’s profits go directly to KWANO Cycling Academy. In addition, Bravery has provided t-shirts for the kids at KWANO and mentoring as part of KWANO’s educational programme.

Jul 18 - Launching the Club at our inaugural fundraising evening

A huge thank you to our Buffalo Club members, guests and auction donors who supported and attended the launch of the Buffalo Club and fundraising dinner event at 67 Pall Mall, London on 18 July 2018. You made the evening an enormous success, helping us to raise over £35,000 to date with a committed fundraising income in excess of £50,000. Thank you so much. You make a very big difference.

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