Hope on Foot: A fundraising walk for cancer patient

Kraaifontein’s reformed drug addict, Eon Adams, and cancer survivor Michael Wynne will take part in a hitch-hiking fundraising walk from Scottsdene to the West Coast to raise funds for a man battling cancer.

The fundraising walk organised by the Eon Adams Foundation and the Walk a Ride Foundation will take place on Sunday, February 15, with proceeds going towards funding cancer treatment for John Solomon.

The event, titled Hope on Foot, will set off at 10am in Malva Street, Scottsdene, and will see participants rotating between walking and transport as they journey towards Porterville on the West Coast.

A healing service will be held after the walk.

The initiative is led by Mr Adams, founder of the Eon Adams Foundation, a Kraaifontein-based non-profit organisation focused on supporting underprivileged communities, ex-offenders and people recovering from drug addiction.

He established the foundation in 2019 after turning his life around following years of substance abuse and imprisonment.

"It is proven that when many ex-offenders leave prison or rehabilitation, they often find that they do not have support. The foundation serves as a support system, helping individuals build themselves spiritually so that they can get back on their feet and be reintegrated into society," he said.

Fundraising activities range from food sales to concerts and church services, with the upcoming walk forming part of these efforts.

Mr Adams, together with his wife Felencia Adams, is also actively involved in ministry and community outreach.

Mr Wynne is a founder of Walk a Ride Foundation, and he has beaten cancer twice. He believes that the hitch-hiking walk was an indication that there are people who are still willing to support vulnerable people.

He said, "This event is a good decision that Pastor Adams has scheduled; it is also an eye opener for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and other rare diseases, that there are people out there who are willing to support and encourage them."

Community members are encouraged to contribute financially towards Mr Solomon’s cancer treatment.

Mr Solomon's daughter, Sammy Jo, said: "My father was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer in early 2025. He is currently on chemotherapy treatment; he has to go every Wednesday. Petrol expenses are very high, and his medication that he has to use currently also includes pull-ups," she said.

For more information, you can contact Mr Adams at 061 096 3484.

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