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SPORTING LEGEND: Michael Webb, known as the Pink Fairy, finishes another Comrades Marathon. Picture: SUPPLIED

Pink Fairy’s marathon effort raises R23k for Qonce SPCA

Michael Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, recently completed the Comrades Marathon to raise funds for animal welfare. He ran his 23rd consecutive marathon and raised R23,000 for the Qonce SPCA. For the past 11 years, Webb has…

PEDAL POWER: Two riders in full Pink Fairy attire start the long cycle to Kei Mouth as part of the Kwelera to Kei mountain bike race last weekPicture: MATTHEW FIELD

Pink Fairy raises R42k for animal welfare during K2K race

Eager cyclists gathered at Crossways Village early on Saturday morning to take part in the annual Kwelera to Kei (K2K) mountain bike race, which saw them ride 60km to finish at Kei Mouth. Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, was one…

RIDE ALONG: Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, is asking for help raising money for local animal welfare organisationsPicture: SUPPLIED

Pink Fairy raising money for animal welfare

Pink Fairy Multi-Sport, run by Mike Webb (aka the Pink Fairy) and his wife Klara, is once again on a fundraising drive to help various animal welfare organisations in the region. The couple have been busy throughout the year despite the…

Qonce athletes going extra mile in Ironman for charity

Three Qonce athletes will be going the extra mile for charity at the Ironman 70.3 in East London on September 5. Terry-Andre Eleftheriou and his wife Sam will be doing the event for African Angels, a Chinsta-based school for…

Race raises money for Furry Godmother

Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, and others held their second event of 2021 at Yellowsands Resort. The MHG 25km Adventure Race and 8km Trail Run, sponsored by Mission Holding Group (MHG), was part of an ongoing series that is aimed at…

RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, managed to raise R17,000 for the Qonce SPCAPicture: SUPPLIED

Pink Fairy raises R17k for SPCA

Last weekend, Mike Webb (aka the Pink Fairy) ran an impressive 42km from Macleantown to Buffs Club in East London in order to raise money for the Qonce (formerly King William’s Town) SPCA. Webb had originally planned to run the Buffs…

Pink Fairy raising funds for SPCA

Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, is raising money for the SPCA in Qonce (formerly King William’s Town) by taking part in a virtual Buffs Marathon on Sunday. Traditionally, the Buffs Marathon is run on the last Sunday of February or the…

Pink Fairy raising funds for Border SPCAs

Mike Webb, better known as The Pink Fairy, is giving the term “fundraising trail” a rather literal meaning. As part of the upcoming Kwelera to Kei (K2K) mountain bike race, Webb is looking to raise money for SPCAs in the Border region. He…

SAD SITUATION: Michael Webb (aka the Pink Fairy), left, lends a friendly shoulder to a heartbroken Lee-Anne Jonkers, whose shack in Acorn Valley was gutted by a fire last weekPicture: DESMOND COETZEE

Support pours in for Acorn Valley mum after all possessions go up in flames

As the month of Nelson Mandela, July is a time for people across the country to open their hearts and share kindness with others. This was on full display when residents from the King William’s Town community came together to help Acorn…

Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, is running a ‘virtual’ Comrades to raise money for the SPCAPink

Pink Fairy to run for SPCA

Mike Webb, also known as The Pink Fairy, will be running a 45km “virtual” Comrades on Sunday June 14 from the Stutterheim SPCA to the King SPCA to raise funds for the organisation. “This year has been challenging for all and the volunteer…

ADVENTURE TIME: The King Adventure Challenge is now open for registration and promises a number of exciting challenges Picture: FILE

Sign up for the 2019 King Adventure Challenge

Registration for the upcoming King Adventure Challenge, scheduled for August 11, are now open and residents are required to put their names down as early as possible. The challenge will consist of three distances – 10km, 30km, and 60km –…

INFINITY INITIATIVE: Mike Webb is encouraging locals to get involved with the Pink Fairy Initiative and purchase an infinity calendar

Pink Fairy initiative kicks off with “infinity calendar”

Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, has launched the 2019 Pink Fairy Initiative and is encouraging residents and businesses to get involved. As part of the initiative, Webb has launched an “infinity calendar” – a calendar with no…

Show convenor Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, said the highlight of the day will be a parade of rescue dogs led by a SPCA vehicle .

Wand-wagging dog show

Pink Fairy Multisport will be hosting their first dog show at the Dale College track fields in King William’s Town this Saturday. The aim of the show is to assist the local SPCA as they are in dire need of funding. Show convenor Mike…

Show convenor Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, said the highlight of the day will be a parade of rescue dogs led by a SPCA vehicle .

Pink Fairy geared to raise funds for SPCAs

Mike Webb, affectionately known as the Pink Fairy, is looking to raise funds for both the King William’s Town and the East London SPCA. To do so, he will be taking part in the annual Kwelera to Kei (K2K) 70km Mountain Bike Race on…

CANDLE OF HOPE: Mike Webb, aka the Pink Fairy, is doing his part to help those with cancerPicture: ZAVELA MAKWABE

Pink Fairy helps cancer sufferers

For three years now, King William’s Town’s Mike Webb, also known as the Pink Fairy, has been running an annual Candles for Cancer fun run in order to assist people battling cancer. This year’s run takes place at the King William’s Town…