The NEWS will once again, with the support of readers and advertisers, host its annual Christmas party for the children of the Pinnochio Educare Centre.
This year’s party will be held in memory of the centre’s late principal, Ms Cheralle Beddar.
For Ms Beddar, the children at Child Welfare SA – Edenvale always remained close to her heart and the NEWS aims to continue its support of the school in her honour.
To date, the NEWS, community members and sponsors have hosted six successful parties for the children of the Pinocchio Educare Centre.
Planning for this year’s party was marred with sadness when the news broke of Ms Beddar’s death.
With our readers’ help and support, we hope to make the seventh year extra special for the children, especially after the loss of their much-loved principal and teacher.
For many of the children, the only Christmas presents they will receive this year are those sponsored by the NEWS’ readers.
The NEWS will host the party at Pinocchio’s premises in Edenvale on December 2 and we urge our readers to support us in making this Christmas special for the children by buying a Christmas gift for a specific child from the centre.
The centre currently has 50 children.
The Pinocchio Educare Centre is an early learning centre for the stimulation and development of children from impoverished and low-income families in Edenvale and the surrounding areas.
It provides low-cost day-care and prepares children for entry into local schools.
The centre was started by Child Welfare South Africa Edenvale due to the high cost of daycare in Edenvale and because of the high number of single-parent children and orphaned children living with relatives.
Readers can visit the NEWS’ office at shop 18a, Greenstone Crescent, Greenstone Hill and pick a name from the list of 54.
The reader will be provided with the child’s name, age and gender.
Readers can also phone to select a name. Gifts must be dropped off at the NEWS’ office before November 26.
For more information, phone the NEWS’ offices on 011 609-4966.
