Made for More Calls on South Africans to Swim for Change

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As Made for More marks nearly a decade of impact, the organisation is calling on swimmers to take part in the Oceans 8 Charity Swim in support of inclusive and adaptive sport.

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (08 February 2026) – KwaZulu-Natal-based non-profit organisation Made for More is inviting South Africans to dive into purpose by taking part in the Oceans 8 Charity Swim, South Africa’s first warm water ocean challenge that raises funds for local charities.

Founded in 2016, Made for More uses sport as a tool to empower people with disabilities, creating inclusive spaces where individuals can participate, belong, and thrive. In 2025, the organisation celebrates nearly a decade of impact, with sport at the centre of its mission to challenge stigma and build community.

General Manager Anele Zama explained that the Oceans 8 Charity Swim strongly aligns with the organisation’s work, particularly its focus on adaptive sport.

“Made for More uses various sporting codes to empower people, and one of our biggest programmes is adaptive surfing. Having a charity swim that takes place in the ocean highlights an important message that the ocean is for everyone, including people with disabilities.”

The Oceans 8 Charity Swim is a South African-based fundraising initiative that brings swimmers together to complete distances of 1, 4, 8 or 16 miles over two days. Participants can split longer distances across both days, making the event accessible to swimmers of different abilities and experience levels. All funds raised by swimmers go directly to the participating non-profit organisations, with each charity required to meet a minimum fundraising target.

Made for More is currently in its second year as a beneficiary, after raising R31,000 for the organisation in the previous edition of the swim.

Beyond fundraising, Anele highlighted the deeper value of the partnership, noting that it also raises awareness around accessibility and environmental responsibility.

“The swim helps educate people, especially those who didn’t grow up around the ocean, about caring for ocean spaces, being mindful of waste, and understanding the impact of small actions. That aligns closely with our values as an organisation.”

Looking ahead, Made for More hopes to see increased participation from people with disabilities in this year’s event, both as swimmers and as visible members of the broader sporting community.

“We want people with disabilities to see what’s possible, and for able-bodied people to recognise just how much ability exists within disability.”

The organisation is calling on swimmers and supporters alike to choose Made for More as their charity of choice, helping to expand inclusive adaptive sport opportunities and strengthen communities built on belonging.

To enter the Oceans 8 Charity Swim or to support a swimmer, visit the Oceans 8 Charity Swim website here.