The Midmar Mile

2016 saw many Different.org heroes swim the mile for a cause.  The Midmar Mile has become a highly anticipated milestone on the sporting calendar and is listed in the Guinness World Records as the world’s largest open-water swim.  Next year’s …

How to Start a Blog

Blogging is a great way to help you keep in touch with your donors. Stories are king and telling a great story will get others to support you more. 4 steps on how to start a blog:   Choose your …

Riding 100km for the first time?

The good news is that you only have to ride 94.7km, so this should be easy. But still, 94.7km may be the longest distance you have ever ridden a bike. With 30 days to go until the event all is …

Notes from the Field: Starfish

Above: The Wellness Wagon at Bulungula Incubator in the Eastern Cape. The Starfish Greathearts Foundation sent us an update on the great work being done by their Wellness Wagon team. The Wellness Wagon provides children in rural areas with basic …

Racing Ahead – Lesotho Ultra Trail

FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETES OUT THERE, THERE IS MORE TO LIFE THAN CYCLING   In the heart of the Lesotho Highlands lies the Maluti Mountains, some of the best terrain for high altitude running in the world. Serving as the …

Fast Tips for Funding

To help your donors feel like they are part of the action give them regular feedback. 5 ways to give great feedback to your donors Send individualised Thank You emails. Nothing shows your appreciation more than a simple email expressing …

Pizza after training

Tired of slugging back protein powders after a long ride? Well, there may be another option, and it tastes much better! Research suggests that athletes training hard need to consume between 100 and 200 grams of carbs and at least …