Last year was another roaring success, with Casual Day beneficiaries thanking public donors and fund-raisers for their massive support for the project in 2015.
Now in its 22nd year, Casual Day is the country’s foremost fund-raising project for persons with disabilities. It is sponsored by the Edcon Group and supported by a number of corporates.
Casual Day is also the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in SA.
The funds are raised as a result of a R10 donation for a Casual Day sticker.
“The public have been incredibly generous and we thank them, however, we must not be complacent in our understanding of the great need for funding in this area,” said Vanessa du Plessis, Casual Day project leader.
“Organisations in the disability sector are invited to register with us and raise funds for themselves via our infrastructure. We are embarking on a countrywide road show, so look out for one near you.
“This funding will benefit thousands of persons with disabilities through the branches of its 12 beneficiary organisations in every region.
The public donated an overall amount of R27-million, last year.
“A total of R18-m was raised by the NGO sector, while the remaining R9-m was raised through the corporate sector.
“The beneficiaries of the funds, collected via a donation for a R10 sticker, on the first Friday in September each year, include 500 schools and organisations that render services to persons with disabilities.
“In a spirit of transparency, the public must also know that a portion of the funds go to running costs, but we keep them as low as possible.”
You can contact the organisers of the project on 011 609 7006, or visit their website at www.casualday.co.za.
Keep abreast of activities at Casual Day on their Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/CasualDaySA.
