According to Anchen Lintvelt, OFM's sales and marketing manager, these two campaigns are designed to help those in need during the cold winter months and to contribute towards making a difference in the lives of individuals with health-related problems. 

"We are very excited to be able to host the Shoprite Checkers OFM Chip 4 Charity golf days again this year, and even more to bring the famous 'Boerie' sales back! Our partners play a massive role in helping us execute these events successfully, and we want to invite the community to support us by getting in touch with the Round Tables involved to show your support. Or, just come and make your donation by buying a boerie," says Lindtvelt.

The radio station says that when the cold bites, we must take a bite of a boerie! Ahead of the Chip 4 Charity events, Boeries 4 Blankets challenges individuals to buy a boerie for a donation of R30 or more and make the cold months a little warmer for those in need. Round Table will use the donations to purchase blankets, clothes and food for old age and children’s homes in the towns. 

Chip 4 Charity will once again see golfers going for gold on the green. 2023's beneficiaries include: 
  1. Jan Roux (17) from Hartswater was diagnosed with Myoepithelial Carcinoma in March. He received radiation treatment, but the cancer has not gone into remission. Jan now requires chemotherapy. 
  2. Louisa Klopper from Potchefstroom requires surgery and chemotherapy as part of her breast cancer treatment. 
  3. Lisa Engelbrecht (5) from Bethlehem is battling chronic granulomatous disease. She received a stem cell transplant, but her body rejected it and she requires further treatment.

The format for all three golf days will be a four-ball alliance, with two scores to count. There will also be R45 000 in prizes up for grabs across the three golf days. The four-balls can be booked at R2 000. Each four-ball includes:
  • an OFM gift
  • a round of 18 holes
  • a halfway lunch
  • dinner, and
  • live entertainment. 

Booking details

  • For Hartswater Golf Club, phone 053 474 0027.
  • For the event at Potchefstroom Country Club, contact Christo du Plessis at 078 120 2374.
  • For the Bethlehem Golf Club event, contact Ruan Kok at 062 533 8002. 

Two waterholes are available at the clubs at R2 000 each. Karoo Musiek will provide live entertainment after the prize-giving. Those who are not going to play golf for charity are encouraged to support the Boeries 4 Blankets drive, held at the towns, the day before the golf days. 

OFM says that it will visit the following venues where you can buy a boerie for a donation of R30 or more between midday and 17:00:
  • Wednesday, 28 June: Round Table Harts 186 Clubhouse in Hartswater — hosted by Penguin Verkoeling 
  • Wednesday, 5 July: Eastvaal Toyota in Potchefstroom — hosted by Eastvaal Toyota, and
  • Wednesday, 12 July: Dihlabeng Mall in Bethlehem — hosted by Coopers Environmental Science.

For more information, visit www.ofm.co.za. You can also follow OFM on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.