Meet Ron Joubert aka The Stray Dog. For Ron
age is just a number and he is upping his game at the age of 70. A role
model for the elderly and for the younger generations. Ron is not your
average 70 year old, by day he is the Estate Manager for Clifton Hill Estate,
in Hillcrest, South Africa and on his spare time he is an accomplished
adventure cyclist who has done a lot for various charities.
In 2006, Ron decided to go on his first
adventure across South Africa in aid of the Kloof & Highway SPCA. He
cycled from Durban to Cape Town and covered a distance of 3000km’s in 30
days. Sleeping in a tent next to the road. He rode along the Garden
Route to Cape Town and returned via the Karoo. This was all in aid of
raising funds and creating awareness for animals in need.
In 2008, Ron went on another road trip, this
time to Australia, from Perth to Adelaide, 3000km’s in 30 days.
In 2016, Ron headed off to the United
Kingdom. This was his most challenging trip due to the weather conditions
being bitterly cold and wet. He travelled the full length of the UK, from
John O’ Groats in Scotland down to Land’s End in southern UK.
In May 2018, Ron officially retires as the
Estate Manager at Clifton Hill where he has been an integral part of the
successful and development of this beautiful estate. He will be sorely
missed for his dedication and commitment to the well being of all the
individuals living on this Estate. But this is where his new 3 year
adventure starts …..
He will be travelling to the USA to start his 3
year trip, starting in LA and will be traveling over 11 states and 4 times
zones. His trip will cover Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa,
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and end in New York.
His mission is to create awareness and raise
much needed funds for Khanya Hospice in Umkomaas, which is down the
South Coast in KwaZulu Natal. "Khanya" means ‘light’ in
Zulu and is an appropriate name as they are the light in dark times for
terminally ill patients and their families. Khanya Hospice is a non-profit
organisation, NPO no: 002-412 and does not get any government
funding. They rely on businesses and individual people to
financially support the work they do, which is offer free palliative nursing
care to people with life threatening diseases. They are currently building
a 60 bed hospital which will cost in the region of R6 million, http://khanyahospice.org.za/
Ron is appealing to the public and any companies
that would like to go on this adventure with him. Any sponsorships and
financial support will be very welcome. Over the next three years Ron will
have extensive media coverage in the US, a possible documentary, his trip will
be recorded on his website and social media, Ron will also appear in various
travel magazines. This is a great opportunity for people who want to
increase their company brand awareness while also supporting a worthy
cause.
One of the things Ron will need is a new
adventure bike when he gets to the USA, so if anyone is willing to sponsor that
it would be a great start.
Please visit Ron’s website http://thestraydog.co.za/
for further details. Should you decided to become a sponsor your logo will
be put onto his website and clothing. You will get extensive media
coverage over the next three years and be part of this epic adventure.
Road tripping on a bike, sleeping in a tent,
seeing the world and raising funds for charity at the age of 70, how many
people do you know that would do that? This
energetic, young at heart elderly man who is still fit and healthy deserves our
support and encouragement. Please
support Ron and his plight to helping others in need of help. If you would like to contribute towards this
worthy cause, please contract Ron directly.
Ron Joubert
Cell: +27
82 883 4327
Email: ron@thestraydog.co.za
