R20 000 raised on the golf course

Over the weekend (Sunday 1 May) the Queen Butterfly Foundation raised in excess of R20 000 for their cause as golfers tee’ed off at CMR Golf Club.

Founder and principal, Palesa Mofokeng said the money will be set aside to assist them in paying rent on a house they plan on renting for the foundation later in the year. It is Queen Butterfly’s mission to provide a safe and loving stimulatory environment for special needs children with sever mental and physical disabilities. The purpose is to elevate their level of functionality through the creation and implementation of an expertly and uniquely designed stimulatory programme for each child. At the moment, the foundation looks after the special needs of 20 children. Mofokeng previously worked for and was mentored through Pathways Roodepoort, where she found her passion for working with the physically and mentally disabled.

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Around a 100 golfers tee’ed off from 11am on Sunday and other funds were raised through corporate sponsorship and the sale of refreshments.

“A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors, the skilled golfers and Wayne Mooi who helped organise and coordinate the event,” Mofokeng said.

The foundation have more fundraising events set up later in the year, including a possible second golf day and a quiz night in October.

For more information, contact Palesa Mofokeng on 072 871 2559 or via email to palesa.queenbutterfly@gmail.com, or visit www.queenbutterfly.co.za

Residents are invited to attend the following events in aid of Queen Butterfly Foundation:

• A corporate breakfast to be held at the Bryanston Country Club in June. R200 per person.

• A ladies’ tea to be held at NG Kerk Kloofendal on 6 August. R100 per person.

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