MADE TO INSPIRE

WHY WE BUILT THIS PAGE?

We sent a single camera and journal across South Africa with one question: What are you going AFTR?

This is where the answers live, to inspire you to chase your story, or help you figure out what that story is.

Real people. Real movement.
These are the stories of people chasing their AFTR - the reason they show up, move, and keep going.

Reyaan's Story

What I'm AFTR... I'm an adaptive athlete who loves a challenge.I do this because I believe in showing what's possible. For those who think they can't, I want them to see that they can. And for those that think that they can, I want them to know they can do even better. Everyday I train, not just for myself but for my kids and for the people who know me and look up to me. I want them to see what it looks like when someone has a dream and...

Stephan's Story

AFTR - “Get After It” I’ve spent a lifetime in the fight, inside the cage, inside the gym, and inside my own head.When the lights went out after my last...

Sandri's Story

What I'm AFTR... I'm a 19-year-old track athlete from Potch, running the 100m hurdles and sprints. I first stepped onto the track when I was 7-years-old, and since then, running...

Aniya’s Story

The willingness to dedicate your life in an attempt to achieve a specific goal that is in no way guaranteed. To work so hard at something that may or may...

Kiara's Story

What I'm AFTR... What I am AFTR isn't medals, recognition or fame. It's never been about being the best. What I am AFTR is growth, consistency, community and the discipline...

Sarah's Story

What I'm AFTR The other day I was asked: "What's your next 10%?". It was a tough question because in that moment I felt like I actually only had 10%...

Jaen-Pierre's Story

AFTR it! Started as a jog to get my head clear and try something new, now something that won’t leave my mind… Keep in mind; “I can do all things...

Kieran's Story

What I’m AFTR Being active is part of who I am. From being very active as a child, I’ve grown up in a way where it is a part of...

Saenzee's Story

What I’m AFTR I started martial arts when I was very young. Barely big enough to tie my own belt. What began as simple Taekwondo classes became the foundation of...

Tezna's Story

WHAT I’M AFTR… I was born with a body that asked me tough questions every day. With ectrodactyly, a fused ankle, a weaker left side, & muscles that shock when...