Sunshine Centre hosts sleep out for nappies
CRAIGHALL – Sunshine Centre receives nappy donations for their sleep out.
Sisters Bianca, Jasmine and Layla Fraser who all attend St Teresa’s School challenged the general manager of Sunshine Centre, Shannon O’Keef, in Craighall and their school friends to a sleep out.
The challenge was an effort to get donations of nappies for the centre. Each of the participating girls gave a donation of nappies so that they could be part of the sleep out.
The sisters had been doing community service at the centre and thought it would be a great idea to help them further. “It is a great feeling being here and knowing that we are here to help and make an important difference to the children who come here by getting nappies for the centre,” said Bianca.
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“I was a bit disillusioned when sleeping outside but I realised it is for the kids and many of the kids which come here, come from backgrounds of having to sleep in these conditions and still are. I am glad we are doing this it also teaches the girls the importance of giving back,” said O’Keef.
About 30 girls of the school also took up the challenge. “When I heard about it I wanted to do it because it is a great way to give back and also get to spend time and have fun with my friends,” said one of the girls, Bianca.
“Tonight will teach us about what people go through having to brave the cold and we take our duvets, pillows and homes for granted. I think everyone will have a better understanding after tonight of what some people go through.”
Parents of the pupils rallied together to show their support. The sisters’ mother, Camille Fraser, said it was amazing to see the young helping the young. “It’s phenomenal that the girls can see the need and are willing to help out in their communities at such a young age, and I know this will be a continuous thing,” she said.
