Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist 2014 - R 25 410 raised for Ons Huis Trust

I would like to thank everyone for your support, participation and contributions to my fundraising event held on 24 November 2013 in aid of Ons Huis Trust.

The event was a huge success thanks to all of you supporting this cause and my involvement as Mr. Gay South Africa Finalist for 2014.

I am very pleased to report back that, after all expenses were paid, we managed to raise an astounding nett amount of R 25 510.00!! This will be donated to Ons Huis shortly and provide much needed financial assistance for this amazing organisation looking after mentally challenged adults & children.

Special thanks to our raffle prize sponsors and congratulations to the winners:

1) 3 Tier Information Technology - Premier package Mangwanani Day spa experience valued at R 2300: Sonia Van der Merwe (Pretoria)
2) Vodashop Woodmead - Blackberry Q5 valued at R 5700: Joy van Stavel (Johannesburg)
3) The Travel Link - Flights & Accommodation for 2 to Cape Town for 2 nights to the value of R 8500: Cora Marais (Western Cape)
4) SevenC Computing - Samsung Galaxy Tab III LTE valued at R 7500 : Avy Violari (Johannesburg)
5) SevenC Computing - Samsung Galaxy Tab III 10.1" valued at R 7500: Ben Zengerink (Viljoenskroon)

Thank you to all other sponsors:
1) Mark Culverwell - Thank you for a beautiful venue provided and the huge sponsorship for all the drinks.
2) Johan Grobler - DJ and sound services
3) The Dreemz - Thank you for a FANTASTIC show and your involvement in this fundraiser!
4) Everyone else who contributed on making this event such a big success.

Look out for all the pictures of this event on my Facebook page and blog shortly. Please remember to vote for me daily.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helgard.marais.12
Blog: http://helgardmarais.blogspot.com/
Vote for Helgard Marais: http://www.mambaonline.com/2013/10/04/vote-for-mr-gsa-2013/

For all the event photos, visit my Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/helgard.marais.12/media_set?set=a.10152106576659789.1073741833.562254788&type=3

Helgard Marais & Ons Huis Fundraising Raffle

During a recent Christmas market hosted by my charity Ons Huis in Pretoria, I decided that it was a good opportunity to support them during this event and also to draw attention to my involvement with this charity as a finalist for Mr. GSA 2014.

I booked a market spot and promoted my upcoming charity event where I would be raising funds in aid of Ons Huis Trust.

People at the market were very supportive and a lot of conservative people attended this market, it was also a great opportunity for me to introduce them to the Mr. GSA competition, what it stands for and what we do as finalists.

 
At some stages it needed fairly basic education for some people to grasp what "gay" means...hehe and it was great fun having to answer serious questions posed to me such as:
"So who is the man and who is the woman" :-)

It was great to support this cause and also have the opportunity to sell many tickets for my fundraising event, gaining more support for me as a Mr. GSA Finalist as well as for the charity, Ons Huis.

And the most rewarding part of the day was to spend some time with the some of the residents at Ons Huis. These mentally challenged adults and children amazed me with their kindness, wittiness and sense of humor...let a alone energy levels to admire!  They are an absolute volcano of joy and love. Truly humbling to to listen to some of their stories and interacting with them.

All these amazing "kids" want, is to give you love and be loved! Help me to support them! If you have not purchased your raffle tickets for the Helgard Marais & Ons Huis Fundraising Raffle to be held on 24 November 2013, Contact me now!

See previous post below for the official Fundraising invitation.

Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist 2014 help find Miss Simply Blue 2013

Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist for 2014 with the panel of judges in the search for perfection, Miss Simply Blue 2013

Helgard Marais, Nabil Ali Toudert, Mark Culverwell & Mike Ebersohn having a blast at Club Simply Blue

6 Stunning "ladies" competing for the title of Miss Simply Blue 2013

Second time round a awesome evening at Club Simply Blue. Well done to all my fellow judges as it surely was round of talent, performance, class and beauty!

A big thank you for the invitation from Club Simply Blue to be a part of this judging round and yet again providing a night of glitz, glamor, laughter and fun!

And lastly, to all the contestants - "May the best.....Woman....win!"

Helgard Marais & Ons Huis Fundraising raffle - The Dreemz performing live!

Have you purchased your raffle tickets yet? See invitation on my blog and facebook timeline. Hurry up, only 600 tickets for sale with awesome prizes to win! Contact me now!

The amazing Dreemz will be performing live during the raffle draw on 24 November 2013.

Miss K Mills is a stand up comedienne of extraordinary talent. She’ll have you in stitches from start to finish with her quick repertoire and irreverent sense of humour. A woman of the world. She has had a life littered with numerous husbands – all fallen by the wayside, but she’s still here to tell the tale.

Holly Diamond is the unmistakable ‘beauty’ of the group. Freshly botoxed she will stun you with her beauty. Some men have threatened to leave their dowdy wives for her. She has refused all advances as her ‘plumbing system’ is still not fully operational! Women envy her curvaceous figure. Something easily attainable if you visit foamworld@theplaza.com

Crystal De Kunta is the over the top sister that no family wants. Sassy, Sexy and oh so naughty, she breaks all the rules to get what she wants, to entertain you all the way to the thrilling finale!

Invitation to Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist 2014, and Ons Huis Fundraising Raffle

Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist 2014 tango with the Divas at Club Simply Blue!

 "So you think you're a Diva!" competition was kindly presented by Health4Men and hosted by Club Simply Blue this past weekend.

As a Finalist for Mr. GSA 2014, it was an amazing experience being part of the judging panel. The competitors went all out to impress the judges and the audience. These tall beauties had moves that gave me backache just by watching these talented performers! It was a wonderful experience to see how well this competition was supported by the community. As a Finalist for Mr. GSA 2014 I want to highlight issues of sexual health and therefor fully support extraordinary programmes such as Health4Men that have become a brand on its own within South Africa, looking after our communities health issues and providing very important support / medical services. Health4Men is a programme that is dedicated to improving the lives of people infected and affected by HIV. In particular providing support to the MSM community. (Men who have sex with Men). They play a vital role in sexual and health education.

Helgard Marais with the winner 'Drew" of "So you think you're a Diva 2013"

Helgard Marais with Club Simply Blue owner Jerome

 A special thank you to Club Simply Blue owner Jerome and staff. You made me feel so welcome and went out of your way to make me comfortable. I would highly recommend anyone to visit Club Simply Blue. This Club is well maintained, super clean, has friendly staff and have a great vibe! I will definitely visit them again!

Judges panel

Helgard Marais and Nabil Ali Toudert

Helgard Marais with Programme Manager Glenn de Swardt and MC, Lucky Mafomekoane from Health4Men

 This competition was arranged by Heath4Men, creating awareness about sexual issues and sexual health.

Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA Finalist 2014 engages with the audience

Helgard Marais lobbying for support of the Mr. Gay South Africa competition and his partaking as Finalist.

Helgard Marais with Miss Black Gay Pride - "Candice"

Helgard Marais with Miss Gay Ekurhuleni 2013 and performing artist Lebos on the right.

Helgard Marais with Miss Simply Blue 2013 - "Rosslyn"

Helgard Marais, Mr. GSA 2014 Finalist parties the night away at Pink Stones Boksburg!

A special thank you for Pink Stones in Boksburg for hosting the Top 10 Mr. GSA 2014 Finalists.

Thank you Kayce and Jaco for making us feel so welcome and comfortable, well looked after and providing us with loads of fun and entertainment in your awesome club.

Helgard Marais with Kayce Keyser

Helgard Marais with Jaco Le Roux

Helgard Marais and stunning partner Nabil Ali Tourdert

Pink Stones:
Venter Centre co Northrand & Rietffontein Rd, "Stones Boksburg"

 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Stones/312808765521433