#HeartStuff: We ride the wave with Philani Sikobe
He's an inspiring example of giving back to those less fortunate and eager to learn. We had the biggest surprise for our #HeartStuff recipient.
He loved the ocean, had a calling for surfing and teaching the young and destitute youth how to ride the waves.
He spends his weekends teaching the children in his community to surf as well as how to look after and take responsibility for their equipment and themselves.
In this giving the children purpose and instilling a sense of pride and self esteem.
On some weekends he will take some of his own money and organise meals for the children, as many come to surf training without any food.
The amazing thing is, that although his home is between 8-10 km from the sea, he can motivate the children to come to training every weekend.
Image: Philani Sikobe and the young kids from his surfing class
Take a listen to his story here:
We had the biggest surprise for Philani courtesy of Quiksilver, DC shoes and Surf HQ who sponsored the young couch with surfing equipment, shoes and boards to the value of R50 000! Dane Patterson - Quiksilver Sales and Marketing manger joined us for the big reveal.
Here's the epic moment:
Philani shared this image of his team all kitted out in their new gear:
