Organisers of the annual Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa Mines General Manager’s (OLDM GM) charity walk plan to raise over P3 million from this year’s installment, set for 19 August.
The ambitious figure is almost double the P1.6 million generated from the 2022 edition, when over 1, 300 strolled through the streets of Orapa on the 20km walk.
In a previous interview with Voice Sport, the walk’s Chairperson, Misani Monthe, hailed the huge turnout, noting it was a big increase from the previous attendance in 2019.
“The significant increase in participants also coincided with heightened interest from companies showing a willingness to get involved. We were encouraged by the number of Boteti based companies which came on board,” said Monthe, adding the event also had a positive impact on hotels and lodges in-and-around Orapa, as they were fully booked.
Founded in 2002, the OLD GM’s walk aims to raise funds for deserving, community-focused interventions as well as highlighting the socio-economic needs of the Boteti Sub-District. It also seeks to improve employee wellness by encouraging a balanced, active and healthy lifestyle.
Since its inception 21 years ago, the walk has made a significant difference in Boteti, donating many millions to good causes in the area.
Highlighting some of the recent, high-impact projects to benefit from the walk’s proceeds, OLDM Corporate Affairs Specialist, Kabelo Pilane, mentioned the state-of-the-art Maternity ward at Letlhakane Primary Hospital and a Special Education block at Tsienyane Primary School.
