05/07/2026
đź’Ą A Toppling Success: Building Memories & Community Spirit!
What started as a simple fundraising initiative turned into an incredible morning filled with teamwork, creativity, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Our Marsec Interact team stepped up to the challenge by raising sponsorships at R10 per domino. Each team received their allocated dominoes based on their chosen color sequence, designed their own unique patterns, assembled their crews, and eagerly awaited the much-anticipated Topple Day which took place on the 27th of June at our school hall.
This is where weeks of planning came to life. Each team carefully constructed their masterpieces before the exciting moment arrived—watching every domino fall in sequence. Some fell perfectly on the first try, while others just needed a gentle, extra nudge or two! The atmosphere was absolutely electric, filled with vibrant team spirit, mutual encouragement, and plenty of cheers.
Team Marsec has raised the highest sponsorship in the entire Rotary District 9370 earning an impressive, massive haul of almost 2,500 dominoes to build with!
An event of this scale takes a village, and we are overflowing with gratitude for everyone who made it possible:
* **To Our Sponsors:** A heartfelt, immense thank you goes out to our incredible sponsors. Without your immense generosity, local businesses, and individual contributions, none of this would have been possible. You provided the foundation for our success.
* **The Port Shepstone Rotary Club:** Thank you for your unwavering support, guidance, and dedication to empowering our youth and community.
* **Our Visionary:** A very special word of appreciation to **Colin Hegter**, the mastermind behind this wonderful initiative, who traveled to spend the morning with us. Colin’s goal was beautifully simple: to have fun while fundraising. Today’s event proved beyond a doubt that fundraising can build lifelong friendships, inspire teamwork, and create lasting memories.
* **Volunteers, Spectators, & Well-Wishers:** To the hands that helped set up, the eyes that cheered us on, and everyone who sent positive vibes our way—thank you for bringing the energy and life to the hall!
Thank you all for proving that when we work together, great things fall perfectly into place!