Generous donations for breast cancer survivors
All funds raised during Women’s Month were donated to Reach for Recovery.
Recovering from breast cancer requires a lot of emotional support.
Many women feel uncomfortable about their appearance after surgery.
It is for this reason, SPAR Inland donated more than R200 000 to Reach for Recovery on October 6.
The generous donation forms part of SPAR’s Women’s Day Initiative.
The money will be used to provide subsidised silicone breast prosthesis and loving support to breast cancer patients in state hospitals across the country.
Kathleen Bailie, the SPAR Inland advertising manager, said they are very proud of their retailers and the community who came together to raise this money during Women’s Month.
“Reach for Recovery is a deserving beneficiary whom have done amazing work by supporting women suffering from breast cancer.”
During the month of August, SPAR invited shoppers in various regions to add R1 to their purchase at the till point.
To sweeten the deal, the organisation received a second donation of R85 000 from the SPAR Women’s Challenge 10km/15km race.
The annual race took place on October 6.
Stephanie van Deventer, Reach for Recovery national manager, said the NGO supports more than 5 000 breast cancer patients every year.
“Often times these women are the breadwinners and have to get back to work.
“Our goal is to assist these women to regain their self-confidence and resume their role in society.”
Stephanie thanked SPAR and all customers who donated wholeheartedly to the cause.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I cannot remember the last time we received such a generous donation. Every cent will make a big difference.”
For more info, visit their website www.reach4recovery.org.za.
