Good Things · 15 days ago

Carel Botha’s Unbreakable Spirit Is Fuelling a Mobility Buddy’s Future

After a devastating accident left Carel Botha immobile, the resilience that stitched his bones back together also mended his perspective on life. With newfound gratitude, he channels his endurance prowess into an Extreme Triathlon, not as a feat of personal triumph, but to champion the cause of an 18-year-old friend, Requelmy, who needs a specialized wheelchair. As Carel races through the Comrades, Freedom Challenge, and Bergriver Canoe Marathon, each grueling mile is infused with a purpose larger than himself. His journey speaks to the boundless capacity for empathy that rises from personal struggle, unfurling the delicate dance between personal recovery and communal responsibility. As Carel elegantly embodies, the path to healing can carve trails of hope for others, transcending the confines of one's own story.

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