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We care FOOTGEAR INSPIRATION
Achmat Hassiem, aged 26 years, cannot be called a shark attack victim. He can be called a survivor. This young man was attacked by a shark at Fish Hoek/Muizenberg in the prime of his life, when sport meant absolutely everything to him. His positivity, family and friends have spurred him on to compete in the Para-Olympics in Beijing in 2008. Sharing a room with Oscar Pistorius and getting to know Natalie du Toit are recorded as highlights in his life. Speaking to young South Africans about attitude and making your dreams a reality, is the other. This dynamic young man is now training for both the next Para-Olympics and the able-bodied Olympics.
His drive and determination have secured him a brand ambassadorship from retail footwear specialists, Footgear, who have two stores in the Western Cape (Willowbridge) and Access Park . His sponsorship was announced at the re-launch of the Access Park store, which doubled in size recently. In addition to a cash sponsorship, Achmat will be trained in public speaking and life skills.
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