Philly is HIV positive and was very sick as a child, but the ARV youth support group and a running club started at VMS gave him a support system and a healthy outlet for his natural talents. He is now a marathon runner and youth advocate who speaks openly about his HIV status.

Baxon is a retired Cape Town construction worker who drove 2223 from the Cape to the Far North to support Vhutshilo Mountain School. He helped rebuild our Skills Training Centre and remains an important part of the VMS family.

Jaques Smeets from The Netherlands was hooked when he learned about VMS from his daughter Olivia who was doing an internship here in Limpopo. He was determined to help and conceived the Easter Egg Project.