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RASA 2026 Ride with Sarah

Apr 1, 2026 | 1 comment

Ride With Sarah & Support the Brown Dogs No One Sees

The Kloof & Highway SPCA is proud to support our incredible Operations Manager, Sarah Van Heerden, as she takes on the Ride Across South Africa, a grueling, unsupported 2000km cycle race from Richmond in KwaZulu‑Natal to Wellington in the Western Cape. This is one of the toughest endurance challenges in the country… and Sarah is doing it for the dogs who are too often ignored - the brown dogs!

A Leader With a Heart for the Invisible

Sarah leads our team with her trademark no‑nonsense courage, positivity, and “tackle‑everything‑head‑on” attitude. She inspires every staff member to see what others overlook, fight for the voiceless, and show up with compassion every single day.

And if you know Sarah, you also know this:

She has a special place in her heart for brown dogs, the ones people overlook, pass by, or dismiss as “just another dog”.

“Not a day goes by where just another brown dog doesn’t break our hearts. The invisible dog… overlooked for the cute little poodle next door. Their lives matter, and they are asking to be seen.”

The 2026 Mission: Sterilise as Many Brown Dogs as Possible

By taking on this unbelievable challenge, Sarah hopes to raise the funds needed to sterilise countless brown dogs in our community . Giving them a chance at healthier, safer lives and preventing future generations from suffering unseen.

Your support will directly change lives like Joey’s . A once an unwanted “brown dog”, now loved, cared for, and valued.

  •    Raised
    R39,150.00 donated
    47 Donors
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    Ride With Sarah

    Follow Sarah’s journey with live tracking, cheer her on, and join her mission by donating to the Kloof & Highway SPCA. Every km she pedals is for them. Every donation you make ensures that no dog remains invisible.

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    TRACK SARAH'S RIDE HERE

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    Supporting Messages for Sarah
    • Well done Sarah
      Lynley Clarke
    • You are a legend! #absoluteloveforanimals
      Candice Drummond
    • You inspire so many people, an absolute legend. #loveanimals
      Candice Drummond
    • Thank you !
      Michelle Preiss
    • Sarah what an inspiration you are ! And also riding for my favourite style dog, much love Lauren and all my brown boys x
      Lauren van Rooyen
    • Congratulations on your ride, Sarah!!! You are a blessing to the community and to all the brown dogs! Wishing you a speedy 100% recovery
      Gayle Winship
    • Sarah , you are amazing.well done for your dedication and perseverance!
      Bernie Stevens
    • Well done raising awareness for the brown doggies.
      Bekka and Frasier Taylor
    • Brown Dogs and every dog I have had the privilege of loving and being loved by from the SPCA has been a light in my life, at one time or another, and I couldn’t imagine my life without them. I think the incredible work done at the SPCA is inspiring and we should all do whatever we can to help.
      Georgia Acton
    • Incredible Sarah
      Mikaela Hagemann
    • Well done Sarah. From the Johnston Family.
      Steve Johnston
    • I love brown dogs ❤️
      Lise Muchna
    • What a Special cause , to do RASA for all the “ Brown Dogs”
      Barbara Joyner
    • Tart! You are the lemon meringue of tarts. Your love for animals and young children ( the sad, hungry, down trodden ones) is amazing. You have the heart of a lion plus that of Tinkerbell. I am blessed to call you friend! X
      Ingrid Avidon
    • Keep going! To the mayoress of Hillcrest! Gary
      Gary Raath
    • Well done Sarah, you are an inspiration!
      Debbie Hughes
    • Well done Sarah! Huge respect. R1 per km plus performance bonus.
      Pieter du Preez
    • Congratulations Sarah. What an amazing achievement.
      Candice Beneke
    • Well done Sarah amazing achievement
      Penny Macpherson
    • Congrats on an amazing ride
      Emma Lombaard
    • I have a brown dog and he is truly special. I hope that other brown dogs can live the life he lives with us!
      Nivashni Govender
    • Well Done Sarah 👏
      Heather Ainsworth
    • You are an inspiration Sarah, thank YOU for riding for us brown dogs....enjoy every moment and come back soooon love Coco and Joey xx
      Barbara Patrick
    • You are an inspiration Sarah and thank YOU for cycling for all the brown dogs, we hope you enjoy it love Coco and Joey 💙🐾🐾
      Barbara Patrick
    • Will always support my animal hero. Sarah is beyond amazing she is bloody fantastic. Lots of love from all your Spca friends and fans.
      Jen Owen
    • You are absolutely AMAZING Sarah. Huge respect.
      Jacquie Saulez
    • Never doubted you wouldn’t finish - almost there tart! You are incredible and so bloody inspiring!
      Nat Christie
    • Well done Sarah. You are absolutely incredible. Your strength and determination is something to be admired.
      Brenda Cronje
    • Sarah you are amazing! Keep riding strong, you are almost there! All the animals out the love you for what you do for them 🩷🩷🩷
      Nicky Booyens
    • Sarah and her team are legends and I have the best brown dog from Kloof SPCA !
      Laura Ridgard
    • Sarah you are truly admirable riding in this dismal weather to raise funds for the SPCA. Keep going you are a warrior xxxxx
      Anita McClelland
    • Go get it my friend!!! Here’s to all the animals !!
      Siobhan Rose-Innes
    • Well done Sarah, thank you for caring!
      Chantel Lamp
    • Absolutely in awe of you Sarah! Thank you for being such a brave animal angel
      Sarah Crone
    • Well done Sarah. You are an amazing lady and your dedication and love for all the animals is admirable.
      Brenda Cronje
    • All the best Zays - hope it goes really well J
      John Swan
    • Enjoy RASA and be safe - you deserve to enjoy every moment - love you 😘
      Andre Ally Dyl Nic van Heerden
    • Good luck
      Hein Pagnier
    • Appreciation!
      Angie Sclanders
    • You absolute legend!!!
      Suzi Grinyer
    • You absolute legend Sarah!!
      Suzi Grinyer
    • Sarah is a true legend and this is a worthy cause. Will be following your dot. Good luck!
      Douglas de Jager
    • For the dogs, like Joey❤️
      Karoline Huntley-Smith
    • Wishing you all the energy and support one could ask for . Amazing challenge and hope this helps all the little brown doggies out there. Xx
      Rachelle Mc Intyre
    • Thank you Sarah for caring. Have a great adventure xxx
      Janine Oosthuizen
    • Good going tart! Rubber down and stay safe.
      Erika Velissariou
    • Thank you for supporting the sweet brown dogs!
      Megan Graaf

1 Comment

  1. Shane Gouldie Gouldie
    Shane Gouldie Gouldie on 12 April 2026 at 5:36 pm

    All the best Sarah
    Will definitely support your cause

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