Exciting fundraiser for the Ann Harding Cheshire Home
NORTHWOLD – It's that time of year to support the Anne Harding five-a-side soccer tournament.
The Ann Harding Five-a-side Soccer Tournament Fundraiser on 1 April looks to raise more money for the home than ever before.
The tournament raises money in support of the residents at Ann Harding Cheshire Home in Northwold, which serves as a place where the staff make it their mission to assist people with disabilities.
They provide the conditions necessary for the residents’ dignity, physical, mental and spiritual well-being regardless of their colour, race or creed,
The world-class care and facilities provided cost each individual an average of R120 000 annually.
This means there is a struggle for many of the residents to afford the cost. One such amazing man is Tom Sundawo.
Sundawo, the brainchild of this project, is a full-time resident at the home and is wheelchair-bound with minimal functionality of his body.
In 2007, when Sundawo was a restaurant manager at the Dros, he was shot in the head during an armed robbery at the restaurant.
The bullet damaged the motor neurone part of his brain.
As a way to generate income, Sundawo’s friends started the soccer tournament to raise much-needed funds in a fun and healthy way.
The one-day tournament has been played at Old Parktonian Sports Club since 2013 and has played an enormous role in collecting money to aid all 38 residents in their recovery processes.
The tournament promises to have excellent entertainment including a DJ, snacks and refreshments.
Each team consists of eight players at R150 per player. The teams will play a round-robin to determine the victorious winner.
It will be held on 1 April from 8.30am onwards.
Pre-register on www.5asidefund.co.za/the-tournament/
Details: www.5asidefund.co.za; Tom Sundawo 076 6601520; Jackie Kyle 011 792 3510.
