Setting the Campsite Standard | Howick, South Africa | S1 Ep. 09 | Matches on the Map

In S1 Ep. 09 of Matches on the Map, we head inland to Howick, South Africa, seeking respite from the bustling coastline and rising holiday prices. This episode reveals how we found what became one of our favorite spots: Bushwillow Park. This gem offered the perfect, affordable campsite with lush backdrops and beautiful views, allowing us to reset, catch up on maintenance, and prepare for the busy weeks ahead. If you're an overlanding enthusiast, love camping life, seek affordable travel, or enjoy discovering serene South African getaways, join us as we explore what sets the campsite standard for our journey across Africa.

While taking a much-needed break from civilization, our core mission never stops. We prepared for a vital stem cell donor recruitment drive at the Karkloof Farmers' Market. Though the age demographic in Howick presented unique challenges in signing up donors, every interaction counts towards our goal of spreading awareness for blood cancer and bone marrow failure. This episode highlights the persistent effort required to drive our humanitarian mission forward, even when faced with unexpected hurdles.

Despite the challenges in Howick, our dedication to finding life-saving matches remains unwavering, propelling us towards our next stop: the beautiful town of Clarens. Your support by watching and subscribing to 'Matches on the Map' directly fuels our global expedition, helping us find stem cell donors and provide hope for countless patients.

We extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible Official Partners and Patreon members whose unwavering support makes this journey possible. Join our loyal community and be part of this incredible overland travel adventure that combines exploration with a profound purpose, putting more #matchesonthemap!

🌐 Important Links
❤️ If you're interested in saving a life and registering as a potential stem cell donor match, and you're based in Southern Africa, please visit 🔗 https://sabmr.co.za/
🌍 If you're based anywhere else in the world, we would recommend looking up the registry based in your country by going to 🔗 https://wmda.info/
📧 If we're coming your way and you'd like to propose a stem cell donor group recruitment or awareness drive, please contact Robin at 📧 [email protected].
🫂 Please feel free to reach out if you have been diagnosed with blood cancer, bone marrow failure or Fanconi Anemia. Besides stem cell donor recruitment, overlanding Africa, finding used cooking oil, and doing educational group talks to spread awareness for stem cell donation, we also run FANCSA, the Fanconi Anemia Southern Africa support group, which provides families affected with FA with important information and resources. If you know of someone who has been diagnosed, please email us for more details: 📧 [email protected]
📚 For Fanconi Anemia resources and information: 🔗 https://fanconi.org/

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