A set of twins from Crawford Preparatory School have proved that a small purchase can make a big difference.
Since starting their new journey of creating funky bracelets in order to raise funds for the Waterberg rhino, these twins have raised almost R24 000.
Grade 4 learners Hannah and Jasmine Johnston were inspired to create something unique to help stop the poaching of the Waterberg rhino by selling these bracelets. Their love for animals shines through as they have 19 pets at home.
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Since starting their bracelet-making journey in late December last year, both Hannah and Jasmine have achieved a lot by bringing in companies and businesses to get involved.
“We chose to make bracelets because it would be easier to make, and most boys don’t wear necklaces. We wanted to make key chains, but decided on bracelets,” Hannah said.
The girls’ father had shown them a video about the Save the Waterberg Rhino Project, which is a non-profit organisation. According to the Waterberg rhino website, the project aims to protect rhinos in private ownership around the Waterberg area.
It was then that the girls decided they wanted to get involved, and raise funds for this cause.
The bracelets are made from paracord, beads and have a bead with a rhino engraved on it. Since learning how to make the bracelets while on a trip to Bali, both have become experts in their craft. Making a bracelet can take them between two to five minutes as it is also a hobby of theirs. They also get help from their father with the use of superglue and fire removing excess materials and keeping the bracelet together.
Crawford Preparatory has played a big role in helping the girls with their initiative in having a bucket of their bracelets placed in the reception area. Other companies have chipped in over the years alongside friends and family with buying the bracelets.
“We knew the bracelets were going to do well with other companies buying because it is something unique that we are doing and people really want to save the rhinos,” said Hannah.
Principal of the school Ian Rothman expressed his pride in the twins and what they have done as he has also been a driving force in supporting their fundraising efforts.
“They have had a great parental support system, and they are just exceptional young ladies,” he said.
The girls hope to raise R25 000.
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