THE festive season is time for family and friends, but for lonely elders this is a gloomy time. Tafta CEO Femada Shamam is calling on Durbanites to support elderly residents who have no family or friends.
Shamam says the Association is calling on the public to come forward to support the Association’s festive campaign #TaftaSharealittlefestivelove, which includes the purchase of ‘Cheerboxes’ for the elderly as well as 3-course Christmas meals.
“Many of our elders don’t have family nearby or have no family to share a Christmas meal with so turning our homes into a place of warmth, filled with festive cheer is really important for us at this time of year,” she said.
Included in the festive Cheerbox is an essential toiletry hamper, with an extra special gift thrown in as a treat. These usually include chocolates, soft toys and board games. To purchase a Cheerbox or items for the Cheerbox contact Tafta at the contact number or email provided below.
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This year, Tafta is also excited to have a presence at the Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights display to be held between 14 to 30 December. Visitors attending the event to enjoy the festive light display will be given the opportunity to support the Tafta campaign.
“We are calling on those coming through to please stop by to listen to an elder read Christmas tales to children, enjoy a Tafta elder “teabag of wisdom” attached to every Christmas fruitcake purchased from us, or drop in a donation for the Cheerbox collection,” said Tafta’s Gail Samuels.
Samuels added that Tafta would also have wheelchairs available for pre-booking if you’re visiting the event with a family member or friend in need. Pre-booking can be done by contacting Ateesha Rampersad on 031 332 3721 or email info@tafta.org.za.
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