Mosa Mphore, a kidney transplant recipient, is on a mission to raise awareness about the life-saving power of organ donation. To further amplify his message, Mosa has organised the Pedals and Provinces Cycle Tour, a 3-day cycling event from Johannesburg to Cape Town.
Johannesburg, South Africa (08 November 2024) – After facing a life-threatening battle with advanced kidney failure, Mosa Mphore experienced a miraculous turnaround just in time to save his life. This profound experience has inspired him to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and to help many other patients in need.
Mosa, who fell critically ill in the prime of his youth at just 22 years old, understands firsthand the devastating impact of chronic illnesses and the urgent need for organ donors. Diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in 2011, he spent two years on dialysis before receiving a kidney transplant in 2013.
“When I got that call, I knew my life was about to change. But it also gave me a purpose: to share my story and educate people on how organ donation gives others a second chance at life,” says Mosa.
Today, the founder of the Open-Eye Foundation, Mosa is living proof of the power of organ donation and is calling on all South Africans to join him in promoting the life-saving importance of becoming blood, tissue, and organ donors.
Mosa’s journey has fuelled his mission to educate the nation and inspire compassion through organ donation.
Pedals and Provinces Cycle Tour
In an exciting new initiative, the Pedals and Provinces Cycle Tour will see cyclists embark on an epic ride from Johannesburg to Cape Town, from 22 to 24 November 2024, to raise awareness for organ donation.
The tour, organised by Mosa’s Open-Eye Foundation, aims to create a ripple effect of generosity, encouraging South Africans to consider registering as organ donors and saving lives.
The Pedals and Provinces Cycle Tour marks an exciting new chapter for the foundation, which has been dedicated to raising awareness about chronic illnesses and organ donation.
This year, the tour has grown in scope, from walking 80km in the provinces to cycling hundreds of kilometres, symbolising the journey many patients endure as they wait for a life-saving organ.
“We want to break down the misconceptions and cultural barriers surrounding organ donation,” Mosa emphasises.
“The simple act of saying ‘yes’ to becoming a donor can transform lives. We’re pedalling for second chances and renewed lives.”
The tour is not only about cycling but also about unity and hope. Each rider who participates in the event will contribute to the Foundation’s vision of increasing organ donor registration by 20% in Gauteng and the Western Cape, and ultimately, across all provinces in South Africa.
Funds raised will support transplant centres and assist patients on their recovery journeys.
Event Details
- Dates: November 22 to 24
- Route: From Johannesburg to Cape Town
- Purpose: To raise awareness and encourage South Africans to become organ donors
Join the Movement
- Register to become an organ donor and share your decision with your family.
- Donate to support the Pedals and Provinces Cycle Tour and other organ donation initiatives.
- Participate in the tour to promote this vital cause and ride for a purpose that can change lives.
For more information or to join the tour, visit Open-Eye Foundation’s website or social media for updates. Alternatively, you can donate on the Foundation’s BackaBuddy page.
Sources: Mosa Mphore – Open-Eye Foundation
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