Are you ready to rumble?
Well, then suit up for the charity boxing event of the year!
When: 03 August 2024
Where: Royal Elephant Hotel (Centurion, Pretoria)
The PIRB, a recognised NPO for South Africa’s plumbing industry, hosts the annual Champions 4 Charity event to raise funds for local charities. This black-tie affair, held on August 3rd, 2024, at the Royal Elephant Hotel, features several white-collar boxing matches between industry representatives and one professional match between professionals.
Dressed in their best evening gowns and suits, guests enjoy a formal dinner, live music, and the boxing matches, while supporting worthy causes.
All net proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales go directly to the represented charities, aligning with Nelson Mandela’s spirit of giving. This event not only uplifts the plumbing industry but also strengthens community bonds through philanthropy, sport, and entertainment.
A champion shows who he is by what he does when he’s tested. When a person gets up and says ‘I can still do it’, he’s a champion
– Evander Holyfield –
SPONSORS
Step up & help to fight the good fight by becoming a C4C Sponsor
We are calling on all role players within the Plumbing Industry to step up as a sponsor for contenders and for the action-packed charity event itself.
Your sponsorship as an important role player within the plumbing industry will greatly be appreciated. Various sponsorship packages are available where you will be given the opportunity for brand awareness, as we will be adding all contender sponsor’s company logos to the marketing material of the event. Your brand will not only be seen by many plumbing industry heavy weights, but your brand will automatically be associated with a charity initiative, which will contribute to a positive brand image.
If you are ready to fight the good fight as a C4C Charity Event Sponsor, please contact us at c4c@pirb.co.za for more information.
”“TO BE A GREAT CHAMPION YOU MUST FIRST BELIEVE YOU ARE THE BEST. IF YOU’RE NOT, PRETEND YOU ARE”
– Muhammad Ali, –
CHARITY BENEFICIARIES
C4C Beneficiaries
The 5th annual Champions 4 Charity event seeks reinvention in our continued pursuit to effect change in the lives of disadvantaged South African communities. In previous events, C4C saw each boxing participant representing a charity of their choice. In 2024, the event will see only two charities, Breadline Africa and Tools For Life, be represented by the participants in the classic red VS blue corner.
Breadline Africa’s Theory of Change, for instance, simplifies the complexity of the systemic changes addressed by their work with stakeholders by mapping out the impact pathways that connect their activities to delivering positive impact.
Tools For Life has set itself the goal of giving people in all regions of the world access to essential resources that are necessary for a healthy life. This includes the provision of material necessities such as renewable energy, clean water, and basic sanitation, as well as the development of immaterial resources such as education and training.
These are the charities that the 2024 Champions 4 Charity event are getting behind in order to effect meaningful change within South African communities.
2022 BENEFICIARIES
FIGHTER PROFILES
They’re ready to fight the good fight!
These are the champions who are putting their chin out for charity.
With the assistance of their sponsors, these boxers will not only raise funds for the applicable charity beneficiaries, but also actively participate in boxing matches at the event in support of this worthy cause.
Muhammad Ali said, “float like a butterfly and sting like a bee”, which we translate to “be agile in the ring to deliver a great impact on the community”.
Alan Cherry
AKA The Viking
Charity: Tools For Life
Nolo Nyambe
AKA Bull
Charity: Breadline Africa
Natalie van Heerden
AKA Iron Maiden
Charity: Breadline Africa
Megan Crous
AKA The Machine
Charity: Tools For Life
Roland Palm
AKA The Mighty Hammer
Charity: Tools For Life
Joshua Kitenge
AKA Baby Hands
Charity: Breadline Africa
Adam Azam
AKA Jumbo
Charity: Tools For Life
Roan van Heerden
AKA Bolt
Charity: Breadline Africa
Pieter Yssel
AKA Iceman
Charity: Tools For Life
Bongani Dube
AKA D Bongz
Charity: Breadline Africa
Wezi Chirwa
AKA The Fearless
Professional Boxer
Andrew Gumbi
AKA Warrior
Professional Boxer
Lea Smith
AKA Leaway
Punny Fight (Punches with Puns)
Laugh a Little