RESIDENTS at Zibambeleni Old Age Home were spoiled with delicious eats and early Christmas presents from PRO Appointments as part of the Robin Hood Bless A Granny and Grandpa campaign.
The home in KwaDabeka has about 100 residents and most of them have no families.
CEO of PRO Appointments, Cindy Norcott, said they are always thrilled to be able to visit Zibambeleni and give them a variety of treats, including food and clothes, in time for Christmas.
“Our visit also included music from wonderful Maskandi artists, David Qadasi Jenkins and Maqhinga Radebe,” she said.
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For more than eight years now, the Robin Hood Foundation has been hosting their Bless-a-Granny and Grandpa campaign and visit nearly 3 000 elderly residents of local Old Age Homes in November and December each year.
Norcott, who is also the chairlady of Robin Hood Foundation, appealed to other companies to join the campaign.
“Companies can also use this worthy cause as a team building initiative for their staff.”
Kim Griffith Jones, co-ordinator of The Robin Hood Foundation, said this is such a personalised campaign – people having the chance to get a wishlist specifically for a granny or grandpa and respond to some of their needs.
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“The community support for Bless-a-Granny has been astounding and we managed to fill more than 2 800 wishlists in a matter of three weeks,” she said.
“We are so grateful to everyone who has pledged their support for this campaign, the donation of gifts, time, tea-time treats are such a blessing and make such a difference to the lives of these elderly folk.”
Zibambeleni social worker, Ntombi Mdlalose, said they were happy for the seniorss in their care as most of them are loners and have no relatives.
“The Robin Hood Foundation, together with Pro Appointments, have lifted their spirits with early Christmas gifts. It always a pleasure to be visited by Pro Appointments as they always put smiles on our grannies and grandpas.”
If you would like to get involved, email Kim on info@robinhoodfoundation.co.za
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