What’s Your Epic? Inspiring SA to support mobility, inclusion and the power of possibility

Össur South Africa has launched the 2026 What’s Your Epic? campaign, an initiative that champions one simple truth: everyone deserves the freedom to move.

As the world turns its attention to the Cape Epic from 15 to 22 March 2026, Össur is once again harnessing this global stage to drive awareness, spark action and rally support for mobility access across South Africa.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, Össur South Africa has entered three amputee teams into the 2026 Cape Epic, one of the world’s most iconic and demanding mountain biking events. These six remarkable riders embody grit, courage and the unbreakable belief that mobility transforms lives. Their mission is bigger than the race – to unlock meaningful support and funding for three exceptional non-profit organisations (NPOs).

“Movement is a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for the few,” says Blignaut Knoetze, managing drector of Össur South Africa. “Whether you’re an elite athlete, a child receiving their first prosthetic or an adult rebuilding independence, mobility unlocks dignity, participation and potential. What’s Your Epic? is our call to South Africa to stand with us in supporting organisations who make this freedom possible.”

The 2026 campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for three organisations driving mobility access and inclusion:

• Jumping Kids – providing quality prostheses, education access and sport opportunities to children living with limb loss, giving them the tools to build confident, successful futures.
• Rejuvenate SA – founded on the belief that movement is a basic human right, Rejuvenate SA supplies mobility aids to those who cannot afford them, restoring dignity and independence.
• Zimele – meaning ‘independence’ in Xhosa, Zimele supports adults with physical disabilities to regain control over their lives, reintegrate into society and build economic self-sufficiency.

Together, the six athletes across three teams are redefining what’s possible:

• Team 1: Rentia Retief & Travis Warwick-Oliver
• Team 2: Mhlengi Gwala & Kean Dry
• Team 3: Brian Style & Rudi Joubert

“These riders are not just racing, they are raising their voices for those who cannot and shining a spotlight on organisations that restore dignity, independence and hope,” says Knoetze.

Össur South Africa is inviting the public, corporates, partners and communities to be part of this extraordinary movement. Whether through donations, corporate partnerships, fundraising initiatives or simply sharing the message, every contribution helps someone stand, walk, run, play, work or dream again.

“What’s Your Epic? is about pushing boundaries – not just on the bike, but in society,” adds Knoetze. “When we support mobility, we support access. We support inclusion. We support futures. We are asking South Africa to back our riders, our NPOs and the belief that everyone deserves the freedom to move.”

This is more than a race. It’s a movement. What’s your Epic?

Donate, fundraise or get involved as an individual and/or company. Your support can help someone take their first step, return to work, join a sport or believe in possibility again.

Össur Donations

ABSA Bank

Account number: 4123 215 542

Branch code: 632005

Reference: company name and contact number

Email Amelda Potgieter (apotgieter@ossur.com) for more information and/or Section 18A certificates.