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The CANSA Shavathon 2012

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:23:05 +0100

In support of cancer survivors I hosted and MC'ed the annual CANSA Shavathon in Pretoria at Centurion Mall this weekend. I was so excited to be asked to MC and officially open the day, which is in support to fight cancer by making more people aware and the idea of shaving or spraying your hair whilst giving a donation for cancer research is just an amazing initiative to be a part of. I also personally shaved a few brave individuals hair on the day. It's a great campaign as it made me realize that I should be so much more grateful for my blessings in my life. Thank you CANSA Shavathon for asking me to participate in and MC your incredible event!

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Edgars Music Radio and Jet FM Mr SA 2012 Radio Interview

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:18:11 +0100

I was lucky enough to get invited for an interview on Edgars Music Radio as well as Jet FM. I had the opportunity to chat about the Mr South Africa Competition bringing awareness to the Brand as well as Adriaan Berg's Current Nationwide Tour and what my plans for the future during this competition are. The show was broadcasted across the entire continent of Africa and I took calls from Zimbabwe, Botswana as well as Namibia. Thank you to the Team of Edgars and Jet for inviting me on the airwaves, as well as the 2 awesome DJ's DJ Motlatsi and DJ Ms Funkay. It was such an amazing and unforgettable day!

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Joining Adriaan Bergh Mr SA 2011 on his Media 24 NationWide Tour

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:57:53 +0100

It was really a privilege joining Adriaan Bergh Mr SA 2011 on his current Tour across SA. I took a day off to spend the entire day visiting 4 different schools in Gauteng and to see first hand how he motivated young learners to dream big. It also was a great experience for me as I got to know Adriaan a little better which was exciting and interesting to me to find out how his works inspired others to become better. He really is changing lives one talk at a time and that is the exact reason why I entered Mr SA 2012- To motivate and inspire others to be the best you can be and make a positive change in your community and life.

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Mr SA 2012 Cape Town Weekend Away

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:48:47 +0100

It was one of the most awesome experiences going away with the rest of the Top 12 Mr South Africa Finalists to Cape Town this past weekend for a team building weekend. We visited Robben Island as well as Table Mountain, Mzoli's Place, Gold Restaurant where I learnt how to play the african drums, One and Only for breakfast, Guguletu Township and we stayed at Park INN at the Radison Hotel. I put the competetion aside and really just enjoyed getting to know my fellow finalists for which now I can call friends. Adriaan Bergh also took a break from his busy schedule to come and join us for a few of our events which was great. There is just under a month left until the new mr South Africa gets announced and I just have to say that being a part of this competition has really made me a stronger person and whatever the outcome I wouldnt change it for the world. Here's to the last few weeks of Mr South Africa 2012.

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Diepsloot Motivational Foundation Talk and Signing

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:30:18 +0100

On Saturday morning I visited Diepsloot Methodist Church and gave a talk to the girls of the Chrysalis Foundation and the community in the area on YOU and YOUR RIGHTS and the responsibilities we all have as individuals and as a community. It was so great that I could empower this neglected community and it taught me that we all need to know our basic human rights, like Right to be fed well but the responsibility to not waste food, The Right to an education but the responsibility to study and work hard, The Right to be taken seriously but the responsibility to listen to others. I learnt so much myself that through these talks and appearances I myself am becoming more empowered and wiser with every message I convey which I think is so important with the opportunity of this title. We all learn everyday and through learning we can correct past mistakes and continue going forward. Thank you to all my new friends- to the new class of 2012 for Chrysalis Foundation. A new year with new challenges and to new dreams. Here's to you girls! Love your 'white brother'

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Get It Joburg West February Cover

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:57:08 +0100

Looks like my efforts within my community are starting to get attention! Im on the Cover of Get It Magazine this month. All the thanks go to editor Rialien Furstenburg who was so lovely in asking me to be on their Cover. It's great to be associated with your magazine and for my efforts to get recognized. Thank you Get It team! You can also read the entire article here http://joburgwest.getitonline.co.za/component/content/article/48-people/673-the-world-is-my-oyster

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Opening Graduation of Susca Watts Academy

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:27:01 +0100

Monday morning I was invited to the opening of the Susca Watts Academy, Fashion Show and Graduation. Myself and 4 other Mr SA 2012 Finalists joined in on the opening and had a great morning. I finally got to meet Susca Watts and the current Mr SA Adriaan took time out his busy schedule to make a motivating speech at the Ceromony. A great morning was had and if that was anything to go by then it's safe to say the Academy will be very successful this year and i'm glad to have been part of it.

Sincerly
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Opening up my own Course for young underprivileged boys

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 21:17:21 +0100

This must be one post which I am most excited about since starting this blog. I am currently in the beginning stages of opening up my own course with the help of Chrysalis Foundation designing a course for underprivileged and neglected boys. Chrysalis focus' its efforts on girls between the ages of 14 and 18 where I will be starting a course for boys who have been neglected of the same age and providing them with lectures and coping mechanisms to deal with pain and suffering. I am so blessed and happy that God has guided me through this and so excited to be opening up my very own organisation which I will be doing under the Chrysalis Name. Here's to a very bright and prosperous future withn the help of amazing lecturers who are also willing to give up their own personal time for no money to help others!

Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

Making the Cape Town Papers 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:44:36 +0100

During my visit to Cape Town, the media followed my wherabouts via Twitter and requested a couple of interviews. Well i'm happy they "stalked me" as I got to meet some great new people within the media industry and also some great journalists... Son Op Sondag - a popular newspaper tabloid featured me twice, once with getting to know me and my role in the Mr SA competition and the other with what car I drive and my goals for the future... Thank you Salette Cloete for being so easy to talk to and for the memorable interviews.

Sincerely,
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay

A New Year with New Sponsors

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:12:11 +0100

Thank you to Sunglo Tanning for being my official 2012 Sponsor for Events, shoots and special occassions. Thank you Llenia Kinnery who runs sunglo in Bedfordview for being so kind to sponsor me for this year. I am so happy to be associated with your business.

Yours Sincerely
Your Mr South Africa 2012 Finalist
Brad Jay