Chantal Kur, Paul Soekoe and Ashley Olson at Caro House. Photo: Monique Swanepoel
The Lillian Kur Fund for Senior Citizens, a non-profit organisation decided to surprise the elderly at the Caro House on 17 February with gift bags for Valentine’s Day.
Chantal Kur the founder of the organisation said, “Not all of them but most of the elderly are abandoned and forgotten. We like to go from time to time and drop off packages.”
Leonora Hatting hugs her gift bag that she received. Photo: Monique Swanepoel
The packages that were dropped off were filled with toiletries, soft-treats, magazines and loads more for the elderly to enjoy. The Lillian Kur Fund also tends to individual people who come to them with requests who are in desperate need.
Valentine gift bags for the elderly. Photo: Monique Swanepoel
Caro House is a retirement house where most of the residents are retired nurses. “They have served the community their whole life, and now this is a home set-up for retired nurses,” said Kur. The elderly at the Caro House were thrilled to see new faces visiting them and were overjoyed when each of them received a package from The Lillian Kur Fund. Some opened their package with enthusiasm, smiling at their goodies inside.
Ashley Olson co-director of The Lilian Kur Fund gives a gift bag to Leonora Hatting. Photo: Monique Swanepoel
The Lillian Kur Fund is still a very ‘young fund’ and has been running for about three to four years.
“We do what we can to make a difference in the lives of the elderly,” added Kur. They try to do about three to five projects a year.
Nellie Zeilinger and Valerie Agates are happy to receive their gift bags. Photo: Monique Swanepoel
The foundation is named after Chantal’s mother, Lillian. She, herself did charity throughout her entire life. Kur decided to name the charity after her mother as a legacy to her.
