Hospice is in dire need
The effects of the lockdown are affecting Hospice East Rand in that all of their charity shops are closed and unable to trade.
Hospice East Rand has put out an urgent plea to communities to assist them during the lockdown.?The pandemic is affecting us in a very bad way.
“No monthly income from our charity shops is having a serious effect on our finances and on our ability to continue to offer palliative care to our patients,” said Brenda Bisschoff, administration manager for Hospice East Rand.
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The Benoni-based NPO provides specialised care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and relies heavily on the income derived monthly from their 10 charity shops and bookshop.
Hospice East Rand is appealing to the community to please assist during this stressful time by making a donation to the organisation no matter how big or small.
“Every rand counts and we would be so grateful,” Bisschoff concluded.
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Donations can be made via EFT, Payfast or Snapscan.
The Payfast and Snapscan information can be found on www.hospiceeastrand.co.za
Banking details are:
• Hospice East Rand
• Bank: Absa
• Branch: Benoni
• Current Account number: 710465673
• Branch Code: 630242
• Reference: Emergency Fund
