Our Cause
On the 7th of May 2019 Dano Swart broke his neck in a rugby tackle, he would soon
realise that life as he knew it would change forever. his prospering young man had
the
World at his fingertips when he lost his ability to function outside of his wheelchair. Although he is one of the most positive people on earth does not mean that he would have
to overcome consistent barriers for the rest of his life. Dano was
not only blessed as an exceptional sportsman but worked extremely hard his entire
life to be recognised as one of the
best rugby and cricket players this country has
ever seen. To sum it all up sport is his life! Through every turbulation and set back in
the past 5 years he still manages to life live to the fullest,
facing every challenge head on.
However, there is one issue there is no community that gives Dano or any other
differently abled individual in this country the opportunity to push the limits of their
ability and enhance the quality of their life.
Today Dano is quadriplegic that wants to give people like him the opportunity to be the hero of their own story. Dano want to
give others the opportunities that he never had.
Through his positive outlook on life
and desire to change the lives of people like himself Dano believes that South-Africa
will be a better place if he and his team build a
community were differently abled people can experience a feeling of longing and purpose. It is founded in the belief that
involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality
of life. The Foundation does this by providing funding for training,
competition, rehabilitation, and equipment for the differently abled athletes.
"We believe in the power of individuals coming together to create positive change and make a difference in someone's life."
Our Vision
The vision of Beyond Barriers Foundation is to be a recognized leader in a movement where athletes with physical disabilities are accepted and respected at the same level as able-bodied athletes. The foundation aims to have a great and significant impact on each athlete with a physical disability and to reach out to the community of athletes with physical disabilities by providing inspiration, awareness, and mentoring. This ensures that these athletes have the platform to be the hero in their individual sport endeavors.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Beyond Barriers Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and competitive athletics.
The Beyond Barriers Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances quality of life. We want to create adaptive sports, fitness, and rehabilitation opportunities, active adventures, and events for differently abled people living in South Africa.