Impoverished schoolchildren in Umbumbulu and Lovu will have a reason to smile this Christmas when they are gifted with a knitted toy.
Jabulani committee chairman, Betty McCarthy said they were requested to knit 120 toys for the JB Welfare Institute in January. Residents jumped at the chance to help those less fortunate than themselves and knitted every day since February to complete the mammoth task. They were gifted a stipend for their time by the institute. The toys were handed over to the institute on Monday, 20 August.
“Many thanks to all the Jabulani residents who heeded our call for help,” said Jolene Berry of the JB Welfare Institute. “The toys will be handed out to children at two Lovu schools and one Umbumbulu school at the end of November. It is such a pleasure to see the little children’s faces when they are given a present. For many, this will be the only Christmas present they receive.”
READ ALSO: Plaudits for Jabulani fundraiser support
DID YOU KNOW?
Click on the words highlighted in red to read more on this and related topics.
To receive news links via WhatsApp, send an invite to 061 694 6047
The South Coast Sun is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest – why not join us there?
Do you have more information pertaining to this story?
Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist.
(Comments posted on this issue may be used for publication in the Sun)
