Faruk Abraham participated in a family event held at the Football Kings Fives Court in Belgravia. He supported the participants of the Walking Football 4 Health team during a community fun day.
On Sunday, September 13, 2026, the South African Legends team and the Cape Town Walking Football Legends team visited this court in Belgravia. The goal of the event was to support Faruk Abraham and encourage the elderly to participate in football.
The event gathered families, children, and residents of surrounding areas at the Football Kings Fives Court, located on Haji Ibrahim Crescent in Belgravia, Cape Town. It was organized to assist with Abraham's current treatment and medical care as he battles Stage IV cancer.
The football matches lasted ten minutes, and players were required to walk rather than run. This format emphasized active aging, allowing participants to compete and enjoy the game together.
During the fun day supporting Abraham at the Football Kings Fives Court in Belgravia, Faruk Abraham and businessman and philanthropist Dr. Iqbal Surve were present. Players demonstrated clear determination, taking positions for receiving the ball, battling for possession, and seeking opportunities, remaining engaged in the competition despite the slower pace due to walking.
The short games allowed the elderly footballers to continue playing, contributing through positioning, passing, and awareness of teammates while adhering to the walking rule. For the Legends and Walking Football Cape Town Legends teams, this was an opportunity to remain involved in the game and use this participation to support a person in need. Their presence attracted legends to the public gathering, where residents could see their involvement on the local court.
Active aging was evident in the participation of the elderly footballers. They took responsibility for their positions, monitored the flow of the game, and worked with teammates. Outside of the game, smiles and relaxed moments among participants demonstrated the social aspect of spending time together.
The Belgravia event embodied this approach through the ten-minute games. Elderly players got onto the court, and the family atmosphere allowed people of different ages to participate in one event. Among the visitors were also children suffering from cancer, making the day's focus on care and inclusion particularly relevant, besides supporting Abraham.
The gathering gave families going through difficult circumstances the opportunity to participate in a community football event. Alongside concern for those battling illness, there was pleasure in watching and participating in the game. The event's motto, 'One Goal, One Fight,' reflected the efforts to support Abraham. Players, families, and supporters responded by taking part in the day organized around his needs for treatment and care.
Businessman and philanthropist Dr. Iqbal Surve also participated, with Survé Philanthropies supporting the event. His involvement became part of a broader contribution from football teams, event partners, and community members. The focus remained on uniting people for Abraham while still allowing space for continued sports activity.
Football provided the event with overall activity. The legends brought their experience and willingness to play, while residents and families helped make it a public event. The day also highlighted the importance of local sports facilities. The same court could host an exhibition featuring football legends, provide an opportunity for the elderly to stay active, and accommodate a gathering in support of a notable community figure facing cancer.