WHEN a six ton truck leaves the parking lot loaded with goods for Knysna, words cannot describe your feelings of gratitude, and then a thank you from the bottom of your heart is all that is left.
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“We are stunned by our community’s reaction to our call for donations towards the Knysna relief efforts. Once again, we stand in awe of their helping hands and open hearts. When we ask you are always so willing to help. All that is left to say is thank you to everyone who responded to our call. We are humbled by your efforts. We salute you,” said Carina van der Walt, editor.
“By Monday afternoon we started sorting through donations and were simply amazed at the variety of items – our packing space was quickly crammed with bags, boxes, groceries, pet food, crockery, cutlery and much more. It is truly heartwarming knowing that we live and work in communities eager to reach out and help,” Carina added.
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Donations started to arrive on Friday and were literally streaming in by Monday. Communities organised their own drop-off points, like the residents of Aspen whose donations were delivered by Pam Golding in no less than four and a half bakkie loads. The individuals with loads of donations, those who gave and came back to give more, the companies who phoned offering help with transport, those enquiring about banking details for financial assistance – the list is endless.
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URGENT:
We are calling upon our community to drop off donations for #Knysna fire relief efforts at the RECORD’s / CHRONICLE’s / COURIER’s offices.
Donations can be dropped off during office hours, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. The Glen Shopping Centre has also come on board and donations can be dropped of at the centre’s management offices.
Goods urgently needed are:
Tinned goods and can openers, cutlery/crockery, especially paper cups/plates, blankets, bottled water, nappies, second-hand clothes, socks and shoes for all ages, sanitary pads and toiletries (toothbrushes, soap, shampoo etc.), long life milk, cereal, fruit, first aid supplies, pet food, baby formula and old tents.
For more information, contact 011 724 7000.
Financial assistance:
The Knysna-Plett Herald provided the following banking details for those who wish to make financial contributions:
Nedbank
Account name: Emergency Fund
Account number: 1147 920 699
Reference: KNYSNAFIRE
International Donations: NEDSZAJJ
Standard Bank
Account name: Eden District Municipality
Account number: 401 719 790
Reference: KNYSNAFIRE
International Donations: SBZAZAJJ
Thank you:
The RECORD, CHRONICLE and COURIER (Caxton Joburg South) wishes to thank The Glen Shopping Centre who made their premises available as a drop-off point.
We also thank the individuals and companies who have already dropped groceries and clothing off at our office.
Thank you to the following:
*Arabella Nursery School and Aftercare
*Mister Sweet
*Bridge Church
*RJ van Niekerk Brokers
*KPMG VAT team
*CHC Global
*Brackenhurst Baptist Church
*CHC Global (Pty) LTD
*Pam Golding Johannesburg South
*Macbros Security
Also a big thank you to all the anonymous donors.
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