Gift of the Givers has supported the SKISA (Shotokan Karate-Do International South Africa) International Kanazawa Cup held in Durban from April 24-26, 2009.

This R250,000 contribution includes the sponsorship of six specialized 100 square metre karate floor mats, sponsorship of the International Kanazawa Cup Tournament including 45 medals, 1,000 certificates, the Kanazawa Cup for the Best Male Team, the Kanazawa Cup for the Best Female Team, sponsorship of three athletes to the World Karate Championships in Greece who will be representing South Africa at the Olympic Stadium in Athens in July 2009. The sponsorship also includes the funding of five underprivileged children for a whole year of karate training.

Read the Karate section for more details.