Bargain prices for a good cause
LINDEN – Ry-Ma-In's annual fete is a must stop for locals.
LINDEN – Many bargains and ‘true gems’ were found at the annual fete of the Ry-Ma-In self-help centre for quadriplegics.
The fete is used to create awareness around the centre.
Volunteers ran stalls selling donated books, clothing, plants and picture frames, among others.
The same goods are sold in their charity shop daily.
Office manager at Ry-Ma-In, Hercie Blaauw, explained that although they have the charity shop, they still liked to hold the market to interact with the community and shine a spotlight on their centre.
Other ways in which to support the centre include supporting their recycling initiative by bringing paper, glass, cardboard and plastic to the centre. Another way is to support their upcoming events, which can be found on their Facebook page.
“The centre currently accommodates nine individuals and provides 24-hour care, three meals a day and transport. It costs R110 000 a month and disability grants are only R1 500 so we need the fundraising,” Blaauw explained.
VOX POP
Volunteers and residents of Ry-Ma-In centre discuss how the community should treat quadriplegics and what they can do for them:
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