GALLERY: Guild Cottage hosts fundraising dinner

The Guild Cottage hosted their first fundraising dinner for the treatment of sexually-abused children on 15 October at The Glenshiel, in Westcliff.

The Guild Cottage is a non-profit organisation, the first of its kind in Gauteng, that offers accommodation and treatment to sexually abused and emotionally traumatised children. Children from the ages of six to 18 are rehabilitated at its facilities in Parktown.

Guests who attended the dinner contributed R500 per person and had the opportunity to participate in a silent auction of different items. All funds went toward the the Guild Cottage.

Radio personality from SAfm Shoeshoe Qhu was the MC for the day. He spoke about giving children an escape from someone and hope and faith in someone else.

The chairperson of the Guild Cottage, George Suliali spoke about the importance of this fundraising dinner and how it was dedicated to their late treasurer, Neil Gardiner.

“Everything that was provided today was made possible by volunteers. I would also like to acknowledge the board members and thank them for their dedication and everyone else in attendance,” he said.

Guest speaker for the evening, Gauteng Finance MEC Barbara Creecy said she was happy to be part of the fundraising gala and to do her part.

“The Guild Cottage gives abused children their childhood back and ensures that they do not become abused adults. Together with the funding from the government and from society we can make a significant difference in their lives,” she said.

Guests were treated to Sounds of Blessed Voices who entertained the crowd with their soulful renditions.

Details: Guild Cottage guildcot@mweb.co.za or 011 726 2102.

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