I still remember standing in one of the starting blocks of the 2014 Argus Cycle Tour in Cape Town, speaking to a very wise man, Werner Lubbe. He said to me, “If you ever want D4D to grow, you will have to appoint people.”
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Hike with Purpose 2025
6 & 7 December 2025
@ Klipspringer & Danie Miller Hiking Trails
Participate With Us
Join us on our journey to make a difference. Help children in need. Run, swim, cycle. Every meter counts.
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Distance For Difference serves as a conduit for channelling contributions toward worthy causes in Somerset West, the Helderberg region, the greater Western Cape, and other provinces across South Africa. We harness the spirit and resources of the sports community, mobilising athletes and supporters to raise funds and advocate for the empowerment and upliftment of children in need, fostering a cycle of generosity, health and hope.
FEATURED VIDEOS
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The D4D Story
2025 THE500 | Overview
The GRATITUDE Run 2025
Tesswin Douries | A D4D Story of Hope
eTV interview | July 2025
THE500 2025 | Looking back
Distance For Difference - 20th Anniversary Song
Asian Tsunami - 20 Years On - A Tragedy Inspiring Change - The Distance For Difference Story
Distance For Difference | Helderberg FM Interview | 28 April 2025
WE STAND FOR
Envisioning a world where every child thrives, powered by communities united through sports, to foster health, education and well-being.
WE FIGHT FOR
A better future for children in need by focussing on family life and education.
WE LIKE
To harness the spirit and resources of the sports community, mobilizing athletes and supporters to fundraise and advocate for the empowerment and upliftment of children in need, fostering a cycle of generosity, health and hope.
We wish
For you to join us to grow the difference we can make in the future.
our stories
14 November 25
THE500 2025 – A Weekend That Reminded Us Why We Do This
18 & 19 October 2025 will stand out for me as one of the most meaningful editions of THE500 since we first launched this event more than a decade ago.
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18 February 24
A Word from our Chairman – Feb 2024
Dear friend of Distance For Difference. On this hot and sunny afternoon of Sunday, 18 February 2024, I take a moment to reflect on another two years of Distance For Difference (D4D) magic.
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NECESSARILY HAVE THE TIME;
THEY JUST HAVE THE HEART.
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Velo Life
Velo Life
SecureRite
Dornier Wines
Aquasky
Virgin Active
OmniComs
OUR EVENTS
18 & 19 October 2025
De Hoop Primary, Somerset West
THE500
We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2025, and we invite you to be part of this incredible milestone by joining us for the 7th edition of THE500 – our signature, bi-annual event that first launched in 2013.
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Dornier Wines, Stellenbosch
The Gratitude Run
On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, running and walking enthusiasts are invited to join Distance for Difference (D4D) at the picturesque Dornier Wines in Stellenbosch for The Gratitude Run 2025.
9 - 11 May 2025
Banhoek | Kogelberg | Jonkershoek
Hike with Purpose 2025
9 May – Banhoek
10 May – Kogelberg
11 May – Jonkershoek
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Banking details
Branch: ABSA Somerset West
Branch code: 63 20 05
Account name: DISTANCE 4 DIFFERENCE NPC
Account no: 921 774 1105
Account type: Savings
Swift code: ABSAZAJJ
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- Search for SnapScan on your phone's app store
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- Sign up and add your card by following the prompts and selecting a unique 4-digit PIN.
- Scan the Snap Code, and enter the amount you wish to pay. Use your name & surname as reference.
Get To Know Us
Children in need, is our passion in deed!
Shawn Roets
Jacques Van Niekerk
Emile Kotzé
Yolanda Pieterse
Willem Coetzee
Stéphan Pieterse
Tacia Roux
Contact Us
082 415 5595
8 Heritage Close, Hazelden Drive, Heritage Park, Somerset West, 7130