The 26th of April 2017 marks the launch of the first-ever Lions Sleep-out at the Bidvest Wanderers stadium in Illovo, which will see the bizhub Highveld Lions cricket team and its partners, namely Hirsch's Homeware, Konica Minolta, Sun International, Cricket South Africa, Circa, Megaview, Imperial Toyota, Dairymaid, Coca Cola Beverages South Africa and Market Caterers arranging a sleep-out at the Bullring, with a 100 young aspiring cricket players from the Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB) amateur cricket development programme.
The GCB have done incredible work in developing the tremendous potential in their pipeline system, of which some unfortunately come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The bizhub Highveld Lions are supporting these endeavours by arranging this sleep-out and giving these youngsters a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Subsequently, a partnership was formed with the various stakeholders for the event.
The aim of the Lions Sleepover has its sights firmly set on supporting the redefining of cricket development in South Africa and enabling the next generation of future stars to access meaningful opportunities and to pursue professional careers. The event will include interactive coaching clinics, workshops and activities to work at inspiring the young cricketers to keep on working to achieve their cricketing dreams.
"As a company, we are conscious of our need to build and maintain a credible profile as responsible corporate citizens. That is why we are committed to supplying a 100 beds for the sleepover," says Allan Hirsch of Hirsch's Homestore. "Our aim is to support and uplift these young players and it will start off with a good night's sleep,'' he further added. " In this way, I'm hoping that it will teach and inspire them. I'm looking forward to being part of the night, and watching them grow from strength to strength beyond the sleepover," Hirsch concluded.
