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The Schoonwinkel brothers return to Namibia – this time they plan to travel 750 kilometers from Buitepos to Henties Bay
. This time they will raise money for two organizations. Bouwer will visit Durbanville's children's home while Lau has taken the Namibian organization side by side under his wing.
The two brothers are sworn police officers. Bouwer has been stationed at the Khayelitsha Police Station for 30 years and Lau is currently working at the Brackenfell Police Station. He had worked with Bouwer in Khayelitsha for 19 years before being transferred.
Despite the fact that police regularly fall prey to criminals and protesters, these two never considered leaving the police department. They feel that it is their call.
"Police members are faced with enormous demands that the public is not always aware of, and we have to face these challenges. Everyone has their own method of stress relief and for my brother and I, we walk and some cold (beer) do the business. So we are looking forward to walking up to Namibia, "Lau said.
It's clear that the walk works for these two people – Lau has not been on sick leave for 30 years and you can count Bouwer's sick leave on the one hand. 19659002] Their own "Camino" starts on Monday, July 30th at Buitepos, on the Botswana border, and they plan to arrive at Henties Bay on Friday, August 17th. They plan to take a break in cities like Gobabis, Windhoek, Okahandja, Walmanstal, Karibib and Usakos.
"We will walk without a support vehicle, so if you see two neglected but determined guys along the road between Buitepos and Henties Bay, hoot and make waves, that will encourage us to finish," said Bouwer.
According to Lau, they tackled some crazy challenges before which this one will certainly be the hardest.
"We have always wanted to walk across Namibia and now we have the opportunity to realize this crazy dream while raising money and raising awareness of issues such as violence against the elderly and the elderly. poverty."
Great need here as well as in Namibia. It's up to the individuals to meet the needs, we can not depend on the government.
"Bouwer and I have a soft spot for older, disabled and neglected children – they have not chosen to be in this situation – if everyone we know is just giving a few rands, the little one bullet could launch a snowball effect, "said Lau.
Over the years, the Schoonwinkels have walked thousands of kilometers, sometimes just to clear their heads and get rid of stress. other times with a specific goal in mind
In 2005, they started walking for charity, later they started cycling too, they stopped counting their miles of walking for a long time and are simply grateful that they are still able to do it.
"We are truly blessed. This year, we also walk to thank God for our health and for taking care of our families. We recently celebrated the sixtieth wedding anniversary of our parents!
Over the years, they raised more than 200,000 rupees, including more than 100,000 rand for the Henties Bay health center.
"Namibians are extremely generous. Our paths were first crossed with the health center in 2009 while we were on leave in Henties Bay and they organized a fun walk to raise funds. The turnout was not very good, so we decided to join. "
They care deeply about patients and have since raised funds for seniors each year.
" For our 50th birthday last year, we asked our friends to donate more than to buy us gifts. We then walked 20 km through the desert and treated the elderly to a meal. R20,000 was lifted, "Lau said.
Do not think that these two will rest once again in South Africa: they will take on some local challenges like the Ladismith Vasbyt at the end of the month of August. have to travel 75 km in two days.
For more information, call Bouwer or Lau at 084 206 6201 or 083 320 4283.
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