EIGHTY years after the group was formed, the women of the Catholic Women’s League(CWL) of Our Lady of Fatima say helping those in need is still their main priority. The CWL is a group of women who have dedicated their lives to improving the lives of those less fortunate. The women are guided by the league’s motto which is ‘Charity, Work and Loyalty’.
As the month of October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the league has joined in the forces with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) to help it raise funds.
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Founded in 1931, CANSA’s purpose is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. It’s mission is to be the preferred non-profit organisation that enables research, educates the public and provides support to all people affected by cancer.
“On Sunday 14 October we will have a Cuppa for Cancer event to help the association raise funds. The Cuppa will be after the 7am and the 9am services. We will be serving Parishioners with cakes, croissants and other tasty goodies. They will then donate whatever they can to CANSA,” said the league’s president, Anna Accolla.
The CWL was founded by Margaret Fletcher in England September 1938. The movement then emigrated to different countries. There are now many branches all over the world and some within the Durban dioceses. It engages in social welfare activities, such as the care of the aged, family welfare, support of youth programs and many other various community based projects.
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With Christmas bells already ringing, the league has started planning various events to make this year’s festive season a memorable one even for those in hospitals.
“Recently we donated linen to the Wylie House Children’s Home in Berea. This year we have decided to host a party for new mothers and children in the TB Ward at the King Dinizulu Hospital in Sydenham,” added Accolla.
As an NPO the league relies of fundraising to keep its operations running. Fortunately for the league, they a part of a supportive church which according to past president Tottie Bremner, is the main source of their funding.
“We do not out source any of our funds but instead we host cake sales and various fundraisers for our church members,” said Bremner.
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