The TOPEs have arrived
Schools can win goods valued at R20 000 by supporting this day
THE Sunflower Fund has been keeping a huge secret and now it’s out.
You can help celebrate its new signature campaign, Sunflower Day, on September 16 by purchasing your Tube of Hope (Tope) from Pick n Pay or one of the fund’s retail partners.
But what is a Tope? “Well,” says the Sunflower Fund’s CEO, Alana James, “it’s an affordable, multipurpose article of clothing that can be worn as a headband, mask, scarf, cap or armband.”
Being broadly versatile, it may be used in a wide variety of sports or outdoor activities and will be available in six eye-catching colours. The Tope offers practical functionality for the entire family and gives wearers the opportunity to show their support for this important cause.
The Tope will be available in small (R20) and large (R25) sizes and is on sale at Pick n Pay stores nationwide, Round Table, selected ICPA Pharmacies and the online store, Zando.
Tina Botha, founder patron of the fund says, “I am delighted to see that The Sunflower Fund continues its vital work. I am also excited at the prospect of a new signature campaign, in the form of Sunflower Day. We have remained true to our roots but have also had the opportunity to move with the times by introducing the Tope.”
Topes are also integral to The Sunflower Fund’s inaugural schools competition.
“For the first time ever, The Sunflower Fund is offering a first prize to the value of R20 000 to the school that shows the greatest Sunflower spirit on Sunflower Day.
“Take photos of your class – or even your whole school – doing something creative with the Topes, upload them to The Sunflower Fund’s Facebook page and get your family and friends to like your entries,” said James.
The winning school will receive a donation of goods of the school’s choice to the value of R20 000. The second prize is goods to the value of R10 000 and a third prize to the value of R5 000. These prizes have been sponsored by the SABC Foundation.
For more information or to register as a stem cell donor, contact The Sunflower Fund on toll-free number 0800 12 10 82 or to learn more about Sunflower Day, visit: www.sunflowerfund.org.za/sunflower-day-2016/
The Sunflower Fund is dedicated to creating awareness, educating the public and handling the registration process for people to join the South African Bone Marrow Registry.
