MC-Cycle-Fundraiser : Child hunger drives bid to raise R1-million on 650km cycle ride
Co-founder of Union Against Hunger’s Mark Heywood is mountain biking the seven-day Go2Sea with a mission: to raise R1-million to fight food insecurity.
Mark Heywood, co-founder of Union Against Hunger, is embarking on a 650km mountain bike race called Go2Sea to raise R1 million for fighting child hunger in South Africa. The ride, dedicated to Daily Maverick journalist Estelle Ellis, aims to bring attention to the issue of food insecurity, particularly among children. Heywood, who has been cycling once a week for six months, believes that one person can make a difference in a country with both beautiful scenery and hidden poverty.
Throughout the seven-day ride, starting from 11 September 2026, Heywood will pass through Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and eThekwini, where severe acute malnutrition cases among children have been documented. These cases reveal the grim reality faced by children in some regions, with severe consequences for their health and future.
Heywood emphasizes that knowledge of the situation is crucial for taking action against stunting and malnutrition. He believes that people can exercise their power for social justice while still enjoying life, as joy can be the driving force behind fighting for change.
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