We are proud to be associated with and to support the Roxy Davis Foundation with their remarkable work to assist disabled surfing athletes achieve their dreams of competing in Para Surfing competitions. Roxy and her team inspire and uplift these athletes from underprivileged communities and help them to improve their quality of life and, consequently, that of their families.
The below is from Dr Roxy Davis, the founding member of the Roxy Davis Foundation, Registered NPC 2019/167824/08 | NPO 235-936 | PBO 930069168
Alexis Sacks and Dave Rich
Noluthando and Raemondo recently competed (and won their divisions) at the 2025 South African Para Surfing Championships in May 2025. They have been selected to represent South Africa at the World Para Surfing Championships in Oceanside, California, from 2 – 7 November 2025.
Both are proud members of the Roxy Davis Foundation, and we are committed to making their dream of returning to compete on the world stage a reality. Coming from Khayelitsha, a community where opportunities are scarce and challenges are real, this opportunity is life-changing. However, athletes are required to self-fund their participation, covering all costs for travel, accommodation, equipment, chaperone and coaching support, and competition fees. Without assistance, these talented surfers will not be able to take their rightful place among the world’s best.
To make this possible, we are launching our campaign “From Khaye to Cali” with the goal of raising R150 000. This Championship represents the power of inclusion, showcasing surfers with disabilities competing at the highest level. It also creates ambassadors of change, proving to every child in Khayelitsha that their dreams are valid, possible, and worth chasing.
We have attached both athletes’ letters of motivation, along with the formal confirmation of their selection from Surfing South Africa. I will accompany them as a chaperone and coach to provide the necessary support on this journey.
2025 South African Para Surfing Team | Confirmation of Selection
Noluthando Makalima | Letter of Motivation
Raemondo Lessing | Letter of Motivation
A contribution of any size will help ensure these athletes can represent South Africa with pride and inspire a generation to believe in what is possible.
Noluthando Makalima
Raemondo Lessing
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