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Objective: To identify and share news on the positive impact of ODs on Society and Community and to encourage more of activities of the same. To support and create fundraising initiatives for various ODU programs
Connecting ODs around the world who share the desire to promote the welfare of others and ODs, expressed especially by the generous donation of time and money to good causes and the support of activities and funds that do the same.
Here you will be able to view any upcoming events and news related to giving back; whether they be ODU or OD initiatives.
Stay up to date, participate and encourage ODs to join the group
Concept Group: This is currently a placeholder for the concept, to test the interest of ODs. Please join, share stores and initiatives will emerge. We are seeking a few ODs to drive this group.
Read more about Blaine Tomlinson (1968G), recipient of this prestigious award, who was honoured last Friday, 3 May 2024, at a special College assembly… More...
Supporting one another through connections, knowledge and opportunities within a trusted community. More...
Despite the year beginning much as last year ended, the VUSA Rugby and Learning Academy started on a high with the children and coaches ecstatic to se… More...
Bruce Jack (1987G) has written a deeply personal account featured on The Buyer, of what it has been like on the front lines of the wine industry duri… More...
The VUSA year ended on a high, with Bishops parents arranging a Christmas party for VUSA beneficiaries at Lutgensvale on Friday 28 November 2020. More...
After visiting a fellow OD's farm in the Eastern Cape, John Albertyn (1989S) believed he could make a difference by acting as a "feed broker" and in s… More...
The generous Brownell family have donated some of their beautiful Browns' Gold Olive Oil to the VUSA Academy with 100% of proceeds supporting the VUSA… More...
VUSA will be hosting a family quiz night in the coming weeks in order to raise money for their feeding and academic programmes. More...
John has kindly made his latest book available to all. More...
Issue 5 of The Old Diocesan, feature: Cameron Bellamy (2000B) recently navigated his way, along with 5 other men, through Drake Passage in a rowboat. More...
In December 2019 Cameron Bellamy (2000B), along with 5 other rowers, navigated their way through Drake Passage. Never has this been done before in a s… More...
Colin Chaplin (1992O) has been selected to take part in the The Community Chest Unogwaja Challenge. The challenge was founded by fellow OD John McInro… More...
On Monday 6 January Michael Wright (2014B) posted a picture on Instagram pledging to donate R1 for every like. On Wednesday 8 January the picture had … More...
Click here to view the VUSA termly newsletter. VUSA began in 2001 as a part-time rugby programme for children in the Langa community, with Bishops pla… More...
We as the OD Union call on any fellow ODs who are wanting to get involved or know of anyone who wants to help alleviate the current drought situation … More...
Should any of the Bishops community wish to support the VUSA Academy, please see this short (and uplifting) clip. More...
Cameron Bellamy (2000B) completed a 151.7km on Sunday from Barbados to St Lucia in the Caribbean, setting a record for the longest channel swim. More...
Michael Hardy (1992O) says instead of buying another pair of socks for a friend's birthday, we can donate in four easy steps! More...
What began as a part-time rugby programme for Prep teacher, Brendan Fogarty, is now an impactful community development organisation in Langa. More...
In a bid to promote E-powering and environmental awareness on his SunCycles e-bike, Galloway will peddle 4000 kms from the Orange River, to the north-… More...
(From Left to Right) Brendan Fogarty, Steve Bailey and Hilton Houghton gather in the Museum, before their meeting in The Mitre. More...
On Sunday 14th October, Kyran Wright (2005G), OD Administrator, Nicole Durand and Prof. Kenneth Findlay (1978S) attended the Peninsula Canoe Club Inau… More...
To get involved and to help drive this group forward, contact the OD Office: [email protected]
