Buy one of 3,5 million stickers this Casual Day
Nation urged to be part of the 20th Casual Day campaign to help those with disabilities.
Randfontein residents and the rest of the nation are urged to be part of the 20th annual Casual Day on 5 September.
Project leader Celeste Vinassa says, “This year’s theme is ‘Bring out the Bling’”.
Vinassa encourages everyone to dress up and let their ‘bling’ stand out for those living with disability.
“We have been dressing casually for the past two decades, but this year is a special occasion. Our message to you is to rustle up a little razzle dazzle. Casual Day is all about fantasy and dressing up in things you can find around the house. Be creative with glitter, fabric, shiny paper or just wear your sticker and a posh casual attitude,” Vinassa says.
“This year we have printed 3,5 million stickers and we need everyone’s help to raise funds. We don’t just sell stickers on one day, we are starting now to make this year a success.”
Casual Day is South Africa’s most successful fundraising project for persons with disabilities.
This campaign raised R24,8 million in 2013 and attempts will be made to do even better this year. Sponsored by The Edcon Group, Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa.
“You can get your stickers from local participants such as schools and centers that provide services to persons with disabilities. If you want to support your local organisations, call the West Rand Association for Persons with Disabilities on 011 646 8331 as they provide services to people in the Randfontein community as well,” Vinassa continues.
Stickers also are available at all Edcon stores, which include Edgars, Jet, JetMart, Boardmans, CNA, Red Square and Legit. Stickers also will be available at Absa, Game, DionWired, Checkers, Checkers Hyper and Shoprite.
Dispite the world economy being in turmoil and a decline in funding for NGOs from corporations and government, Casual Day is going from strength to strength. Casual Day is a lifeline for many organisations that serve persons with disabilities.
More than 2 million people participated in Casual Day last year. The proceeds of Casual Day will go towards the sustainability of more than 500 organisations serving the needs of persons with disabilities.
“I encourage the community to get out there, and buy a sticker and help us to help those living with disability,” Vinassa adds.
For more information, contact the organisers of the project on 011 609 7006 or visit their website at www.casualday.co.za.
