BB HEROES

BB invites you to submit those people whom you consider to be heroes to so that we can recognise their achievements on this page.

MEET VIC VERMEULEN – THE REMARKABLE PATRON OF BARRIER BREAKERS

Don’t be a prisoner of your past, be a pioneer of your future – these are much more than words from the mouth of Victor Vermeulen, it’s the way he lives his life.

Your first contact with Vic will be a memorable experience… He might be confined to one space, but his presence fills the whole room. And, to top it all, he’s a dish! There, right by his side, you will find his mother. Very soon you will know that the apple did not fall far from the tree. This is an exceptional family; they have to be, considering what has happened in their lives…

His whole childhood Vic excelled in everything he did. This made him a very sought-after young man - who would not want a youngster who is both a great scholar and sportsman? Those in the know pipped him not only as a future Protea cricket player, but the captain.

Life was great – until 1992. The nightmare started early in the year when Vic’s father was murdered. Six months later Vic had a diving accident that left him a quadriplegic, and later on his best friend and life-line, his mother, was diagnosed with cancer. How do you cope with all of this, and the financial implications brought about as a result of your new life-style?

Vic knows how. Not only to carry on, but to lead an inspirational and successful life filled with joy, challenges, excitement and achievements. His achievements have not stopped; they’ve only changed direction. He has written a successful book, done some Van Gogh-type paintings, and as a speaker he is brilliant! Already he is considered one of the top motivational speakers in the country. (Contact Vic on 011-792-5971 or 083-222-9471).

ACHIEVER MUZIKAYISE POOE APD’s Achiever of the Year in 2005. Muzi deserves recognition not only for his courage in managing the challenges of his everyday life, but for his devotion and determination which led to him winning a solo award of the SADMA and his efforts in pursuing a singing career.

FRANCOIS ZIETSMAN – A MAN ON A MISSION I am planning a huge outreach soon by travelling in a wheelchair from Johannesburg to Cape Town and I need your prayers for the Lord to guide me to the correct connections for organising this fundraise outreach. We can do all things through Christ (Php 4:13)