The Kugan-Kogie family from Johannesburg, South Africa, with sponsorship from good souls, came together to make their contribution towards society through three separate events recently. They share their joy in giving with SH and its readers.
The Holy Cross
We chose Saturday 25th November to treat the residents of the Home Cross Home to a scrumptious dinner, a delicious dessert and a Christmas gift. The Holy Cross Home is a residential frail care Center and a Hospice to 84 people, based in Pretoria, South Africa. The home is managed by the Holy Cross Sisters and it caters for all racial groups and denominations.
The morning began with the preparation of the meals.
Later in the day, each member of the home was presented with a gift bag containing the following items (we thank our sponsors for their generous contributions):
Many of the residents, at the home had seen beyond the age of 80 and many were quite ill. Many were also retired sisters of the Holy Cross organization; and had given up much in their lives to serve humanity. Hence, they provided us with an opportunity to humbly serve them on this occasion.
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| Some of the Holy Cross Sisters with our crew |
The warm and friendly staff at the home were presented with a small gift as well, as a token of appreciation for caring and nursing people who require help, particularly those who may be terminally ill. We cannot thank them enough and words cannot describe the value of their work.
We left the home that evening, richly rewarded from the experience of meeting, interacting and understanding some amazing souls. Their kindness, gratitude, compassion and appreciation was awe-inspiring.
Christmas Charity Drive
With the season of giving being around the corner many good samaritans opened their hearts and wallets to bring the joy of Christmas to 700 less fortunate children living in the south of Johannesburg. The children were provided with a Christmas meal, durable plastic plates, cups and spoons and a shoebox filled with treats and toys.
Socks and Shoes
On the 27th of October, team Ravi Naidoo distributed 400 pairs of socks and shoes to disadvantaged school children at the Boschkop Farm Primary School in Pretoria. Learners were also provided with stationery sets.
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| Excited and grateful …learners holding up their new shoes. |