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Rare Flyers fundraising for 'lifeline' hospital in South Africa

Friends hoping to raise £1,000

If you're going to be watching the Ramsey Half Marathon on Sunday (11 August) be sure to keep an eye out for the Rare Flyers!

No, we're not talking about a bird or a plane, but a group of four friends that are taking on the challenge together. 

Dan Scott, Brent Van Der Merwe, Vaughan Batchelor and Andy Joughin are also raising funds for the charity Friends of Khayalitsha District Hospital.

The organisation helps bridge healthcare gaps and elevate facilities in the community that's home to up to two million residents, as the group explains: 

You can find out more HERE

Any one who would like to follow the Rare Flyers journey can watch Brent's vlogs HERE

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