Sparkling fundraiser for Tafta
The organisation's commemorative 60th anniversary coffee table book was launched at the gala dinner.
THE Association for the Aged (Tafta) held an evening of glamour and grandeur at its first ever fundraising dinner on Friday, 21 September at Elangeni Hotel, in commemoration of the association’s 60th birthday.
The line-up, featuring celebrity MC Darren Maule, Kevin Ellis, dancer extraordinaire, joined by reigning south African Latin dance champions, Madison Bromfield and Sibusiso Ndlovu, playback singer Eric Canham, a jewellery display by gemmologist and businessman Akshar Choudree and Tafta’s own choir kept everyone in good spirits.
The organisation’s commemorative 60th anniversary coffee table book, titled Inspiring New Possibilities, was also launched. The book captures many of the great moments and highlights some of the incredible legacies traced through history over six decades of growth and success.
“Through the Night of Diamonds theme, Tafta seeks this year to invest in the association’s commitment to providing nutritious, balanced meals to Durban’s elderly, both under Tafta’s roof and to the greater Durban community through its long-standing Meals on Wheels programme. Our meal programme extends to elders in Tafta homes and in the community – who are housebound or who no longer can cook for themselves. We prepare convenient ready-to-eat meals, which are delivered to the homes of the elderly or housebound. The meals prepared provide essential nourishment that elders require,” said Tafta CEO Femada Shaman.
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Tafta’s Income Development, Marketing and Public Relations Manager Gail Samuels said escalating food prices continue to impact on the elderly.
“Tafta’s meal programme aims to relieve the stress of high food costs on elders. We are constantly looking to communities and corporates to help extend our reach to elders who are constantly in need of our care by supporting our fundraising initiatives, such as the gala dinner event.”
To order a copy of Inspiring New Possibilities, email: info@tafta.org.za.
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