Original release:Wilderness Sea Rescue volunteer Torsten Henschel is a finalist in the Centrum Guardian project for 2012. He can only win if you vote for him.The project was launched four years ago to recognize the incredible acts of courage and self-sacrifice that the people who operate in the Emergency Services Industry demonstrate each day to save the lives of South Africans.Torsten has been nominated for his rescue of a 15 year old child from a rip current.You can help Sea Rescue and Torsten to win by voting for Torsten:You can vote online (at no cost) www.centrumguardian.com or www.centrumguardian.mobi or www.facebook/centrumguardian (10 per email address)orSMS 'STAMINA' to 33123. SMS charged at R1.50. Proceeds from SMS votes will be donated to Torsten's Base StationTorsten's episode will be flighted on SABC3 on Thursday, 16 August at 22h10. Repeat broadcast on Friday at 10h00.The Centrum Guardians TV series starts on 19 July 2012 on SABC3 at 22h10 with repeat broadcasts on Fridays at 10h00.
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