Swim for Cystic Fibrosis, Midmar Mile 2027
Raised: R5000
Of R100 000 goal
BREATHTAKING NPC ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNER OF THE 54TH aQuelle MIDMAR MILE 2027
Breathtaking Fundraising NPC is proud to announce that we are an official charity partner of the 54th aQuelle Midmar Mile 2027 — the world’s largest open water swimming event.
Taking place from 11–14 February 2027 at Midmar Dam in KwaZulu-Natal, the event brings together thousands of swimmers from across South Africa and around the world — all united by challenge, endurance, community and purpose.
This year, Team Breathtaking is swimming for something bigger.
By joining the Breathtaking Team, participants will not only secure their Midmar Mile entry, but will also directly contribute towards raising awareness and funds for South Africans living with Cystic Fibrosis.
Funds raised through team entries, awareness campaigns and fundraising initiatives will support the work of Breathtaking NPC and help amplify awareness around the realities faced by individuals and families living with CF.
THE BREATHTAKING CHARITY CHALLENGE
11–12 February 2027
The Breathtaking Charity Challenge includes the 8 Mile and 16 Mile events taking place ahead of the main Midmar Mile weekend.
Teams may consist of a maximum of four swimmers and are encouraged to raise a minimum of R10 000 through the Give n Gain and aQuelle Midmar fundraising platforms.
These events are designed for swimmers wanting to take on an even greater challenge while making a meaningful impact through fundraising and awareness.
MIDMAR MILE EVENT WEEKEND
13–14 February 2027
Participants can also join Team Purple for the official Midmar Mile events taking place on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday 13 February 2027:
🏊 Disabled, Pope-Ellis and 71 Years & Over
🏊 Family Teams
🏊 Company Teams
🏊 Non-Company Teams
Sunday 14 February 2027:
🏊 Girls 13 Years & Under and Women 31 Years & Older
🏊 Boys 13 Years & Under and Men 31 Years & Older
🏊 Girls/Women 14–30 Years
🏊 Boys/Men 14–30 Years
Whether you are swimming as a family, a corporate team, a charity group or an individual participant, every swimmer joining Breathtaking Team Purple becomes part of a larger movement to create awareness and hope for those living with Cystic Fibrosis.
WHY SWIM WITH BREATHTAKING NPC?
💜 Be part of an official Midmar Mile charity partner team
💜 Raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis in South Africa
💜 Help support fundraising and advocacy initiatives
💜 Receive exclusive Team Purple swimwear and merchandise
💜 Join a community swimming for purpose
As one of only a select number of official charity partners for the 54th aQuelle Midmar Mile, Breathtaking NPC hopes to use this platform to continue educating, advocating and building support for the CF community.
EARLY BIRD ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Early bird package entries are available until 29 July 2026.
📅 Event Dates: 11–14 February 2027
📍 Midmar Dam, KwaZulu-Natal
Join Team Breathtaking.
Swim for awareness.
Swim for hope.
Swim so others can breathe easier.
For more information or to join the Team Breathtaking, please contact campaigns@breathtakingnpc.co.za
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JC need Trikafta urgently to be able to breathe normally, however he is at the start of a 24 month waiting period before his medical aid will cover it. Read his story here.
There is always hope
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My Battle with CF
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Jaco’s Journey
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He is doing better already and coughing much less but he urgently needs your support to repay the loan and use the money towards his next batch of medication.