The DADFund was started by Lyndon Barends (former director at Standard Bank, former CEO of Olympic Committee of SA) in 2003 in honour of Daniel Arthur Douman (DAD) who was an outstanding community leader. He touched the lives of many while serving within the South African educational system and his personal character attributes are those that the fund would like to promote in the youth of today.

Daniel Arthur Douman attended Good Hope College then proceeded to complete his higher education at Helderberg College , qualifying as a pastor. He entered the educational field and taught at Good Hope College from 1975 until 1992 when he re-entered the pastoral work. Many students will never forget his generosity and fatherly support when he served as the Dean of Boys at the Good Hope College Hostel. He then served as a dedicated and concerned pastor until his untimely death in 1999. 

Daniel Douman became Lyndon’s mentor and inspired him to push through his tough circumstances and to educate himself. This led to his MBA , and finally becoming the business and community leader he is today. 

The memory of Daniel Douman has been left with us as a legacy to remind us that all things are possible if you only believe.