The “Vakhegula Vakhegula” or “Grannies Grannies” from Limpopo, South Africa, range in age from 49 to 84 years old and convene twice a week swapping domestic and field chores for football, donning soccer boots instead of their usual rubber sandals. The team was established five years ago to improve the health and fitness levels of these women. Limpopo, an impoverished area, has poor treatment for all health problems from high blood pressure to cancer. These remarkable women are enjoying the benefits of improved health, team camaraderie, and the accomplishment of learning new skills.
The USASA has extended an invitation to the Grannies to participate in the 2010 Veterans Cup, and Boston's non-profit South Africa Partners is accepting tax-deductible donations to fund the trip. To read more about the Grannies and find out how to make a donation, please download the following flyer:
