Charity – KeepOnPlaying

our CHARITies

It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving

Hayley Pereira

In the Great City of Pretoria, Hayley Pereira has been selected to represent South Africa at the age of 9 years old for the JSKA Karate World Championships in Japan 2025. Tournament duration October 25 – November 5, 2025.

Hayley loves Karate, she is extremely motivated and determined.
One of the most amazing things is to see her understanding and knowledge of the sport grow.

What an opportunity to go onto the World Stage to represent her Country…
However, we need your assistance to raise funds in getting Hayley to attend this Tournament in the birthplace of Karate.
Funds will be directed to competition registration fees, Kit required, flights, meals & accommodation.

Hard work and perseverance can help our children accomplish their goals, motivate them to improve.

MARCEL'S HOPE

Marcel`s Hope, formed by Marcel Ferreira’s family, was registered on 11 October 2012,registration number (114-113 NPO) in terms of the Non-profit Organisations Act, 1997.Marcel Ivan Ferreira was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA at the age of 15 months, and lived with the condition until the tender age of 11.Upon his passing, his family and friends have held numerous fundraisers where The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa was the sole beneficiary. On most occasions, wheelchairs are donated to individuals in need, these individuals brought to the attention of the organization by word of mouth. The Organization in turn sets up a team to gather information and then votes on case by case basis before donations are made. Marcel’s Hope is managed by dedicated volunteers, all committed to assisting less fortunate members of the South African Community. All these volunteers have been affected directly or indirectly by a disability. There are many organisations that cater for specific afflictions, however Marcel’s Hope aims to assist young individuals with basic mobility needs, i.e. wheelchairs, either motorised or other, depending on their needs.
Please note that we are a fully registered non-governmental organisation and 18A tax certificates for donations received can be issued. Our aim is to continually be in a position to help less fortunate members of our society, especially
where their loved ones have no means.

For more information on Marcel’s Hope contact: info@marcelshope.org

(012) 548 4405

(086) 610 72080159

charity soccer day

K.O.P Charity Soccer Day, made possible by Marcel’s Hope, where boys and girls in and around Pretoria were treated to a soccer game together with Vets, players, coaches and other members. The Legend, Mark Fish personally met and greeted the children to their great delight and committed his full support investing in youth football for all.

Jill Ribeiro has been a longstanding Friend and Advocate of Unchain Our Children’s cause. Her ongoing support of the organization’s actions prompted her son David Ribeiro, owner and technical director of The Football Union, to reach out and involve UOC in his sport projects.

David Ribeiro, an ex-professional soccer player and goalkeeper coach for the South African U17 Women’s team, holds a sports science degree, excelled in both playing and coaching. He dedicates his time coaching for the Uganda National Women’s teams and developing young talent and contributing to the growth of soccer nationally. An inspiration and role model for young players, David obtained coaching certifications from South African Football Association (SAFA), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Association (FA). He also holds a MA – FIFA Master in Sports business and Law.

K.O.P (Keep On Playing) encourages and enforces the important principle of never giving up but to keep going, an essential element of overcoming social, domestic and personal challenges – a sentiment Unchain Our Children instils in recovering victims and survivors of child abuse.