Hospice East Rand held one of its biggest annual fundraisers on August 20.
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The Polar Plunge saw swimmers jumping into pools, not only at the live event held at St Benedict’s College but also around the country in virtual events.
This year, as a massive cold front swept over Gauteng, 2016 Olympic swimmer Doug Erasmus joined in the fun.
Hospice opted for a hybrid event which saw participants take part at their homes or the live event.
St Benedict’s allowed the organisation to use its outdoor pool for the live event.
The morning of the event was well attended and saw several participants join the first jump with Doug.
Donuts sponsored by Georges Bread & Co were on sale afterwards.
Hospice East Rand provides care for patients diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. This care is medical, psychosocial and spiritual.
Hospice also supports the patient’s family through their journey.
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The organisation supports both patients with and without medical aid and as an NPO, has to generate funding for those patients who cannot afford to pay for services.
“It’s been a long two years without any fundraising opportunity, but we’re excited that the country has been given the green light to be social again,” said Jonquil Siepman, marketing and media liaison for Hospice East Rand.
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