In the Moooos
Pointer continues Tour de la Vache for CHOC
Following an idea generated nearly ten years ago, Jeremy Pointer continues to raise awareness for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa through his annual Tour de la Vache. As an avid follower of the Tour de France and a keen cyclist himself, Pointer...
Milestone moment as The Cows mom turns athlete
After being on the receiving end of the support and generosity of The Cows while her son was undergoing cancer treatment, Durban mother Kjersti Skanke will join the sport-loving 'herd' for the first time as she rides the Amashova cycle race 38 kilometre event on...
Runners keep fundraiser alive after ultra-runner Sewell sidelined by accident
When ultra-runner Mike Sewell's bid to run 1800 kilometres from Cape Town to the start of The Comrades marathon ended in a bad accident while he was running the fourth day of his long run, runners from around the country have stepped in to keep his dream of raising a...
Ultra runner Sewell gears up to run 1 800 kilometres to the Comrades for CHOC
While thousands of runners prepare for the 2022 Comrades Marathon on Sunday 28 August, a solitary runner dressed in the distinctive running kit of The Cows will leave Cape Town nineteen days before the world’s biggest ultra-marathon in an attempt to complete twenty...
Jacov Lalou wins Delta Backyard Ultra
On behalf of CHOC and The Cows we would like to extend a MOOSIVE congratulations to Jacov on this incredible achievement. When we received the message from Jacov that he was taking part in the Delta backyard Ultra and wanted to raise funds for us, I had no idea that...
KimiTri and The Cows
What Is KimiTri? KimiTri was started by Malcom Horn and Cameron Kiloh after the passing of Kim Kiloh from cancer. Malcom being Kim’s Fiancé and Cameron Being Kim’s brother, decided to complete an Ironman event in her honor. After a few discussions with some like...
Cow “Supermums” swim to Robben Island
by Craig Bishop The four women all took the separate decision to join a local swim squad at the Wahoo Aquatic Centre under coach Cyndi Starr, of One Life Swim It, and very quickly formed a like-minded group — all mothers of teenagers, keen to get into shape and share...
School children ready to swim Midmar Mile for CHOC
Close to 150 swimmers at the aQuellé Midmar Mile this weekend will be swimming in the colours of The Cows as the distinctive fun-loving swimmers set about raising money for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Association of South Africa, with a particularly strong...
Para swimmer Williams set to swim Midmar Mile for CHOC
Gutsy para-swimmer David Williams will don the colours of The Cows as he sets out to swim the aQuellé Midmar Mile on Saturday 12 February to raise funds for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Association of South Africa. Born without legs, the 34-year-old Durban North resident...
Emotional stampede planned for aQuellé Tour Durban
As long-standing supporters of the aQuellé Tour Durban, the fun-loving cyclists from The Cows have plans to stage a multi-pronged stampede at this year’s event on Sunday 28 November as they pay tribute to some of their most vibrant personalities and continue their...
Winston Park business offers a cuppa for CHOC
Durban - With the ongoing lockdown shutting down sporting events and in the process hamstringing the ability of the The Cows to use sport events to raise funds for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Association, Upper Highway businessman and keen cyclist Richard Critchlow has...
We salute Gray Braatvedt
Gray got involved with The Cows when he participated in The Gabran ( a 3 day cycle event across KZN). When he heard that this was a fundraising event for CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation of SA) he immediately signed up and where ever and however he could assist, he...
Gutsy Durban schoolgirl swims her Mile for CHOC
Thirteen year old St Henry’s Marist College schoolgirl Dristi Moodley refused to let the pandemic spoil her plans to swim the aQuellé Midmar Mile to raise money for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation. She had set her sights on swimming the aQuellé...
Cape Cows ready for virtual Comrades family stampede
While road runners refocus their energies on the virtual ”Race the Comrades Legends” run this weekend, eager athlete Alan Hardaker has recruited an extended family team to run in the colours of The Cows to raise money for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South...
Cancelled Two Oceans does not stop CHOC runner from going the distance on Saturday
While the road running community ponders the Two Ocean Marathon that has been cancelled, one determined runners is planning to run the race at home on Saturday 11 April to fulfil his desire to raise money for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa. Alan...
The Cows rally support for national 12 Hour Lockdown Challenge
National lockdown and the mass scrapping of sporting events has not slowed down the group of fund-raising sporting enthusiasts The Cows, which has decided to host a national twelve hour marathon on Saturday asking supporters to complete thirty minutes of sporting...
The Cows reinvent ways to fundraise for CHOC during lockdown
As South Africa comes to terms with the impact of the national lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak, the sudden end of organised sporting events has forced the charity sporting body The Cows to think outside of the box to continue their fundraising for...
The Cows embrace Midmar Mile milestone event
When thousands of swimmers converge on Midmar Dam for the aQuellé Midmar Mile on 8 and 9 February, it will be a milestone event for The Cows, who channel their passion for sport into fundraising for the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation. As loyal...
Klerksdorp schoolboy steals the limelight with The Cows at 947
Gutsy seventeen year old cancer survivor Gerrit Maritz was the star of the show in the black-and-white colours of The Cows as he rode a double loop of 190 kilometres with the Apocalypse Cows at the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg in aid of the CHOC Childhood Cancer...
Cedric Mkhize debut for The Cows at 947
Eleven years after the historic event that launched their organisation, The Cows will field a record entry for the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg cycle race on Sunday that will include former Sharks winger Cedric Mkhize making his first appearance in the black-and-white...