KALLUM Reddy (12), who last year spent his pocket money on baby food for Amanzimtoti Cares’ prem, has been one of the first youngsters of the town to make a trip and visit the senior residents of one of The Elder’s Voice‘s homes.
The grade 6 pupil enjoys reading the Sun and was moved last week by the plea for visitors for those who are lonely. He has since brightened their day with home-made chilli bites, snow balls and left assuring them he’d be back with a delicious curry.
Read about how you can get involved: Spread some love at Elder’s Voice homes
“My son was deeply saddened after reading the article about many of these old age folk in need of attention,” said mother, Saneesha Suknunan. “After reading the article, he discovered that one of the Elders Voice KZN home is situated in Prince Street, which is a road away from where we live in Athlone Park.”
Kallum went on to use his pocket money – as he did before – to buy ingredients and together with his mother’s know-how, prepared delicious chilli bites and snowballs to take to the Elders for tea.
The Athlone Park Primary pupil is no stranger to sacrificing his money and time for a good cause. Last year he read about a premature baby that was taken in by Amanzimtoti Cares. Without hesitation he purchased the special formula and donated a baby monitor to the organisation for the fragile infant.
“My son is indeed a champion for the downtrodden and forgotten,” said Saneesha. “Kallum promised them he’d return with a curry, apparently that’s their favourite.”
At only 12-years-old, Kallum has executed more good deeds than many much older than him. His selfless acts of kindness should serve as an example to those out there, searching for fulfillment and happiness, as when executing such kind deeds, you’re sure to be filled with both.
If you wish to visit The Elder’s Voice homes in and around Amanzimtoti, the addresses are:
- 50 Burne Road, Athlone Park, which has two homes
- 53 Prince Road, Athlone Park
- 59 Gus Brown Road, Warner Beach (the entrance is on Meintjies Road)
- 8 Lomond Lane, Amanzimtoti
- The latest home, opening on 1 February is 55 Linscott Road, Athlone Park
“You don’t need an appointment, please go visit them. Take a treat, there are eight to 10 oldies per home, all have a sweet tooth, all would love a visit and a chat,” said Joanne.
For more information on how you can get involved at The Elder’s Voice, contact Joanne Herbst on 079-028-6379.
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