IBV Supercar Club sets a world record during its charity parade in Durban

Durban was buzzing with excitement when more than 200 super cars, accompanied by close to 100 bikers and 5 helicopters, left Pavilion Hotel in Durban to a rapturous crowd that were in awe of the beautiful machines before them.

In addition to the R1-million challenge, IBV took 200 orphans from 14 children’s homes on a once in a lifetime journey in a supercar. The Charity Parade started in Durban, then proceeded to Ballito and ended at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

The children’s VIP lunch was hosted at the Wave House at Gateway Theatre of Shopping as part of Gateway’s sponsorship. The sponsorship also included a cash injection as well as support from the Centre Management team. “We wish to extend heartfelt congratulations to IBV for making history. We are so proud to have IBV as one of our tenants and to have partnered with them on this initiative. Together we will continue to make an effort to improve the living conditions of the communities in which we operate,” says Akash Maharaj, centre manager at Gateway Theatre of Shopping.

CEO of IBV International Vaults, Ashok Sewnarain was humbled and is grateful to all those that participated in this record breaking attempt. “IBV would like to thank each and every individual, corporate, partner, volunteer and the media in making this a phenomenal success. Our aim was to raise more than R1-million in a Supercar Parade and through the proud efforts of every single person and those that pledged money, we did it,” he said.

The deserving beneficiaries of the event are UNICEF, Child Welfare South Africa, The Sunflower Fund and IBV Children’s VIP Day.

Mark McKinley, the Guinness World Records adjudicator, who flew in from London said it was a never before attempted record. “I have never seen such a phenomenal display of cars and was overwhelmed by the welcoming nature of Durban.” said McKinley.

IBV Humanity, the IBV Group’s CSI division was excited and honoured to have the First Lady Madam Thobeka Zuma, give an address at the event.

IBV International Vault’s next IBV humanity project is the IBV Children’s VIP Day to be held on Saturday, 18 October. If one would like more information on how to participate, donate or volunteer, one can visit the website.