Angels in Blue shared Christmas joy for the 18th time this year with the widows and children of fallen South African Police Service officers.
So often, during our festive season shopping, do we not take into account, that while we enjoy time off, our protectors in blue work tirelessly to keep us safe? This is a sentiment shared by Major General Janet Basson who welcomed guests, police officers and children to the Angels in Blue present handover on 4 December.
Amidst the beautiful music and carols played by the police band, the children waited patiently to receive their presents. Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Borotha chatted with children asking them when their birthdays are and what they wished for most this Christmas.
For weeks a massive ‘Angel tree’ has stood tall in Rosebank Mall with glass globes containing a child’s name, age and gender. Visitors are asked to buy a child something special, no matter how small, any act of kindness means a great deal to each child.
The positive response from visitors across many malls was outstanding, with multiple gifts for each young soul.
Rosebank Mall general manager, Danie de Beer expressed his gratitude to the police as well as tenants from the mall who helped sponsor presents. He acknowledged how special the SAPS widow and orphan fund is and thanked them for allowing the mall to play its part in such a much-needed cause.
The fund is dependent solely on the voluntary contributions of police officials, donations from the public and fundraising events. Companies from across corporate South Africa have also, unequivocally, supported this great cause.
The day wrapped up with bright hearts and Andiccio24 made sure all the young tummies were full as children and parents were treated to delicious pizza.
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