The Ladies of Harley from the Clear Water chapel, where Emma and Chrissie are members, and from Pretoria and Roodepoort joined the Journey girls at Lichtenburg and rode with them to Johannesburg on the final lap of the Journey. They also brought a cheque of R42 000 which was handed over to Diane Parker at the evening function. Seen here with Emma (middle) and Chrissie (right) are (from left): Louisa de Lange (Pretoria) Ronel Roodt (back up car), Emma, Olade, Elsabe Nel and Chrissie.

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The Lichtenburg Cancer Clinic must be one of the most beautiful cancer
clinics in our country. The two "angels" that have managed to create a warm and inviting atmosphere in which cancer patients can receive treatment are Rene Engelbrech (left) and Hannelie Nel (middle) with breast cancer survivor and rider, Annelie Saker.

And then it was the last day. After nearly 2 000 km and seven days of heat, sweat, tears and the warmth and love of the community, it was saddle up time for the final leg of the Journey.

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This was one of the highlights of the Journey for me as part of the crew and a non cancer patient when I got the opportunity to ride with Frieda from Delareyville to Lichtenburg. It was awesome to feel the wind against my face, the tar beneath my body and the total feeling of freedom. I can now understand why most of the Journey of Hope riders find healing on the back of their Harleys - Denise

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And so are all the guest house owners who not only opened their accommodations to us, but also their hearts! It was time to leave and head north. The road was bumpy and filled with big trucks. Several perfect photo moments were captured with the most vivid one probably Janie sitting at one of those well known concrete picnic table and chairs with a bottle of water and a "windpomp" in the background.

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The town Augrabies gets its name from the Augrabies Falls which is also knows as “the water that thunder”. Even before breakfast the riders saddled up for a ride to the Falls. The few hundred metres we had to walk to the lookout points were definitely worth the effort...

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After the electrifying vibe on Monday evening, the cool breeze from the sea was very welcome.  The riders were on such a high that if one could convert their spirit into high octane petrol, the bikes would all take off like rockets!

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Then it was saddle up time - on the road again to Port Nolloth. Riders from Port Nolloth joined the team and rode with them into the town.  Not only had the temperature heated up (more than 40 degrees), the town folks lined the streets and the children welcomed the Journey with screams of delight. The whole atmosphere was that of frenzy and excitement.

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At Port Nolloth the community did not only open their hearts for the
Journey, they also opened their purses in a big way. At an auction, which
raised more than R26 000, Dan Singh (right) ex Mayor and businessman paid R10 000 for a white teddy bear with some Yardley beauty products. Wikus Burger (left), owner of Port Nolloth Spar, forked out R4 500 for two bottles of wine, signed by the Journey of Hope riders. With them is Wikus' wife, Marinda.

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Een van die nuwelinge in die Journey of Hope Borskanker-rit, Sanet Venter van Heidelberg in die Transvaal, het Sondag gesorg dat ‘n hele kerkdiens tot stilstand kom terwyl die dominee telefonies met haar op Lambertsbaai gepraat het. Die NG-gemeente Rensburg het besluit hulle wou die dag vir die sonderlinge en dapper vrou bid en toe dit blyk dat sy nie die diens sou kon bywoon nie, het hulle besluit om die tegnologie in te span en met haar kontak te maak.

Sanet, wat vyf jaar gelede met borskanker gediagnoseer is en verlede jaar met kanker in die long, het minder as ‘n maand glede haar motorfietslisensie gekry, so haar deelname aan die Journey is werklik vir haar ‘n lewensrit vol uitdagings en nuwe oorwinnings.

Sanet en die ander 17 vroue wat die weeklange rit vanaf Kaapstad na Johannesburg op kragtige Harley Davidson motorfietse aandurf, was aan die smul aan ‘n heerlike ontbyt by ‘n Gastehuis langs die see by Lambertsbaai, toe sy die oproep van ds Derrick Claassen gekry het..

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A beautiful sunny morning was just the right inspiration for three of the crew members to jog along the beach and venture into the ice cold Atlantic Ocean. Most of them were still looking for their breath a few hours later. After just a few hours of sleep the rest of the Journey woke up, gathered their pieces...

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Have you ever seen 18 beautiful ladies on powerful machines gracing the roads of SA?

The West Coast has come alive with the roar of 18 Harley Davidson motorcycles and just as many beautiful ladies.  The Journey of Hope 2009 is in full swing and the cycles are burning up the tar.

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The big day has finally arrived for 15 brave breast cancer survivors from all walks of life departed on Saturday on their Journey of Hope, the breast cancer ride up the West Coast to Johannesburg on a seven day adventure. On the back of their Harley Davidson motorcycles, the ladies will visit various communities along the West Coast to educate and create hope on early detection around breast cancer.

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The "Journey of Hope", breast cancer awareness ride kicks off in Cape Town on Saturday the 17th. 5 Of these ladies are from George and one of them, Adrie, is a friend of mine. They are all breast cancer survivors and 15 ladies in total, are undertaking a journey from Cape Town to Johannesburg, via the West coast. Their main aim is to spread the word of early detection of breast cancer and to raise funds for breast related causes due to this disease.

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Maarten and I had the privilege of taking part in the Journey of Hope 100 bike challenge. 103 bikes rocked up two of which two were Japanese cruisers (wane be Harleys !) to do 100km for breast cancer awareness. They chose a awesome route and the marshalling was very professionally done...

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Our Ride on Sunday started at the Dros in Benoni and went to our first stop at “Kitty Hawk Airfield” we received a very warm welcome and the inside of the restaurant was done out in Pink and Black. The owners took photos that they will be putting up on their web site, they have said you are welcome to use them. After a short stop we then went on to lunch at the Mongolian after a hearty meal we did a short stop at the springbok bar then home. A good day was had by all

"Once you go through something you think will kill you and it doesn’t, every day is like a present" - Elissa B Terris
 
I remember the day when I was first approached by the ladies to support the Journey of Hope. I was immediately struck by their passion and ability to inspire.

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Springbok legend Percy Montgomery and his daughter Taneal with Diane Parker (Founder of JOH) in support of the Journey of Hope at the Womens Day function held at Wembley Square Cape Town.

Journey of Hope joined the opening of the breast cancer screening on the Phelophepa train. Frieda Henning spoke about what life is all about being a breast cancer survivor.

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announce its premier sponsorship of the Journey of Hope Breast Cancer Ride 2009 to promote awareness of breast cancer to urban and rural women across South Africa.

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Frieda Henning, has received the floating trophy (the beautiful bronze statue) from GVI Oncology Garden Route at the Survivor’s Day on 6th June 2009. Once a year, it is awarded to the woman survivor who excelled in making a difference in the community of cancer survivors.

CANSA George had their annual Relay for Life on Saturday 14 March 2009. Around 2000 warmhearted people forfeited a night’s sleep to take part in this night-long relay to raise money for CANSA. What a fun event, the George community really showed their enthusiasm right through the night through participating in the relay, supporting the stalls and cheering for the dedicated walkers!

October 18, 2008 – We made it! Our journey on Harley Davidsons is complete – but our real journey has just begun. We will fight breast cancer with every fibre in our bodies by spreading the message of early detection. We will carry on raising funds for underprivileged breast cancer survivors to receive breast reconstructions.

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