Fun-filled day for kids with special needs

More than 350 children ranging from six years upwards are expected to participate in a Sports Spectacular for children with special needs, which will be held at the Marlboro Stadium on 28 October.

It all started in 2012 when the first spectacular was hosted in Alex and Mjikeni Events Management gave away 100 learnerships to pupils, as the township was celebrating its 100 years of existence. The theme was then changed and, for the past two years, the event’s management company has been giving back to children with disabilities.

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Philile Mncwango, of the events company, said the Department of Basic Education has partnered with them and they have invited six schools with special needs including, St Vincent School for the Deaf, to come and have a fun-filled day of various sporting activities.

Last year, she said her company partnered with Special Olympics who are still on board. They also bring children with special needs to come and play

Mncwango said the purpose of the event was to create an awareness for children with special needs. She said pupils will play a soccer knockout and also have a wellness day as part of the entertainment.

The City of Joburg, also a stakeholder, will provide free screening for diabetics, blood pressure, prostate cancer, and healthy lifestyle talks to all participants at the Marlboro Stadium.

Headway, an NPO for stroke survivors, will join in the fun and games, after which medals will be given to the winners. Headway will also have a stall where they will exhibit their products.

Details: Philile Mncwango 072 466 3141.

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