Despite having congenital scoliosis, Qaqamba Cuba (24) of Khayelitsha is determined to make a difference in the lives of others.
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She is preparing to ride in this year’s Cape Town Cycle Tour in a buggy to raise funds for the struggling RX Radio at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
RX Radio is run by and for children, but it continues to face financial difficulties.
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Cuba is a board member at the station and, in collaboration with Warrior on Wheels, will compete in the 109km race on March 10 with the goal of raising R10 000.
Speaking to IOL, Cuba said she was looking forward to the race.
ALERT!!! RX Radio reporter, Qaqamba Cuba is at it again as she teams up with @WarriorOnWheels to tackle the Cape Town Cycle Tour!
You can help Qaqamba raise funds for the station by clicking on the following link: https://t.co/lWfMNvUze0#RXRadiosQueOnWheelsAgain pic.twitter.com/2lSUtNVfEn
— RX Children's Radio (@RXRadioSA) February 13, 2024
‘This one is different because I will be pulled by a cyclist, so I am eager to experience the different techniques,’ she said.
‘RX Radio has been struggling and there are more children that would benefit if the radio station is kept open.’
‘I wanted to do this because I am a board member and want to play my part, even though I don’t have rich friends and connections.’
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‘If I get an opportunity like this to make a difference, I will take it and try to raise the funds.’
Cuba, who is pursuing a Master’s degree in law at UWC, will be running her second race; she previously took part in the 2023 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon and received encouragement from a former Southern Striders runner.
‘It is challenging for me to participate in the races but because it is for a good cause it is worth it. I want people to donate and know that every rand counts.’
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