Make a pretty thing for a little thing
Checkers and Shoprite, in conjunction with Age in Action, is again sponsoring the Pretty Things for Little Things campaign that urges customers, especially senior citizens, to put their creative talents to work to make clothes and toys for needy children.
Submissions for the 2014 Pretty Things for Little Things campaign opened on June 1.
Through the creative and generous contributions made by the public, this campaign has, since its inception 12 years ago, collected and distributed more than 120 000 handmade clothes, toys and blankets to needy children across South Africa.
During last year’s Pretty Things for Little Things campaign, over 20 000 unique handmade items were received.
The Pretty Things for Little Things project calls on entrants to make anything practical, durable and safe that a child can wear or play with.
Articles can be made of any resources available and can be entered into four categories namely soft toys, blankets, clothing, and other articles made from materials such as wood, tin or wire.
While the project is open to all, only senior citizens of 60 years and older who enter their handiwork stand a chance of winning generous vouchers that can be used at Checkers, Checkers Hyper or Shoprite stores nationwide.
Three winners per category will be selected in each province.
The provincial winners receive gift vouchers to the value of R2 500, R2 000 and R1 500 for first, second and third places respectively, and also go through to the final judging round in which three national winners per category are chosen.
National winners receive vouchers to the value of R6 000, R4 000 and R3 000 for the top three positions, respectively.
There is also a merit prize for the person who enters the most items in his/her province, as well as for the person who enters the most items nationally.
The closing date for submissions is August 31.
Provincial winners will be announced in September, and national winners during October.
Entry forms can be obtained from the Money Market counter in any Checkers, Checkers Hyper or Shoprite store, or from Age-in-Action offices countrywide.
The supermarket group believes in the potential inherent in the youth of our country, and that our children should be provided with opportunities not only to grow and learn, but also to just feel happy and nurtured.
In keeping with this commitment to the youth, the Checkers and Shoprite supermarket chains sponsor several projects aimed at enriching the lives of our country’s children, especially those less privileged.
Enter now and help Checkers, Shoprite and Age-in-Action to bring much needed happiness to little ones throughout South Africa when these beautiful creations are distributed to needy children as early Christmas presents, later this year.
