Durban North teenager shows love for frontline workers
The Danville Park Girls' High School learner, said she wanted to show appreciation for and thank frontline workers in the Covid-19 pandemic by bringing positivity and show love to those living through the worldwide pandemic.
AT only 14-years-old, Durban North resident, Cheyénne Pinn is putting smiles on the faces of frontline workers with appreciation packs she’s collected.
Speaking to Northglen News, the Danville Park Girls’ High School learner, said she wanted to show appreciation for and thank frontline workers in the Covid-19 pandemic by bringing positivity and show love to those living through the worldwide pandemic.
Pinn, through donations and help from the local community, has put together hundreds of appreciation packs consisting of three items, a water (or energy drink), a coffee sachet and a chocolate (or sometimes a moisturizing cream) which are then distributed by NPO, the Law Enforcement Foundation (LEF). Each care pack also has a message that reads ‘Thank you to our Superhero-Here’s something small to say a Big thank you.’
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“I started the collection in December after a visit to a local doctor’s office. I saw how overwhelmed and tired the doctor was dealing with a high number of patients and I noticed the office manager had bought him an energy drink and a chocolate and that’s when the idea came to me. I spoke to my mom and said I wanted to do this to bring smiles to the faces of health care and frontline workers who have been incredible in the face of a global pandemic.
“The response from the community has also been fantastic and it’s through them that we’ve been able to distribute more than 300 appreciation packs. I wouldn’t have been able to transport and distribute all the items without the help of the Law Enforcement Foundation, they’ve been incredible. All of them consist of three items, either a water or energy drink, a coffee sachet and chocolate or sometimes a moisturizing cream.
“I’ve used social media to get the word out about the collection and I’ve also partly funded the purchase of some of the items and I hope to continue with this outreach initiative through this year. Seeing some of the reactions and smiles of the health care workers has been heartwarming,” Pinn said.
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If you would like to get involved or donate items, contact Cheyénne’s mother (Gwyn) on 082 338 5721.
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