The results for the 2017 Tekkie Tax Campaign are in and South Africans managed to raised more than R8 million!
The results were released last Friday.
Germa Hattingh, National Campaign Manager said in a statement, “South Africa came together once again and raised a whopping R8 239 265 on 27 May 2017. This unique fundraising campaign is now standing at a total of more than R30,5 million over the last five years.”
Tekkie Tax raises funds for five sectors, namely animals, bring hope, children, disability and education. A breakfast was held at Indaba Hotel, Fourways and well attended by various beneficiary organisations, media houses, companies, celebrities and the business ambassadors. John Owens, Mr South Africa 2014, was the MC. Various awards were given to the hard-working contributors who helped raised the amount of money.
According to Germa, “In 2017, 264 non-profit organisations and 621 companies participated. Together, they sold 407 000 stickers and 102 000 pairs of Tekkie Tax shoelaces. Of the companies, Absa Capital sold the highest number of stickers and Bowler Plastics sold the highest number of shoelaces. In the NGO division, Polokwane Nasorg Sentrum sold the most stickers (21 681) and Cansa Pretoria sold the most shoelaces (2 695).
“Tekkie Tax 2017 was a hit and 26 celebrities added their voices to “Protecting The Vulnerable”. Amongst the celebrities were Jack Parrow, Sorina Erasmus a.k.a. The Flooze, Snotkop, Lloyd Cele, Jak de Priester, Annati, Anneli van Rooyen, Johan and Chantelle Owens and many others. They supported the campaign in various ways.”
She continued saying, “For the Tekkie Tax team, the hardworking girls behind Tekkie Tax, there is no rest. They are already working full steam on the 2018 campaign and the brand new 2018 designs were launched this morning. Calls for commitment have already gone out to various businesses, welfare organisations, schools and every person who can to support the campaign for 2018.
“Remember! National Tekkie Tax Day is on 25 May 2018. Leave a little sparkle and wear your Tekkies!”
For further information, visit www.tekkietax.co.za or phone the office at 012 663 8181.
Do you perhaps have more information pertaining to this story? Email us at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za (please remember to include your contact details in the email) or phone us on 011 693 3671.
For free daily local news on the West Rand, also visit our sister newspaper websites
Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to let your voice be heard!
