ON Tuesday September 23 the Ellis Park Banquet Hall in Johannesburg was transformed into a glamourous, star-studded venue for caring, socially responsible businesses, individual philanthropists and more than 50 of South Africa’s top celebrities and sports stars who joined in support of a truly heart-warming cause: making a significant difference in the lives of our most vulnerable children.
This year’s Stars for Charity Gala Dinner and Show, hosted by Abraham Kriel Childcare (AKC) to raise funds for the 1 000 and more children under their care, was themed Forget Me Not, ensuring that more than 1 000 of South Africa’s most vulnerable children are reassured they have not been forgotten.
“The annual Stars for Charity event is an unique opportunity for businesses to treat their top clients and star performers, and for individual philanthropists to collaborate in the most glamorous way to change children’s destinies,” said Annamart Viljoen of AKC.
“For the past 112 years, Abraham Kriel Childcare has ensured that South Africa’s most vulnerable children are not forgotten. Thanks to the generous support of South Africa’s most loved celebrities, top companies and caring individuals, we are changing the lives of South Africa’s most destitute and vulnerable children. It certainly is a privilege to change a child’s life, and with your support, we can ensure these children’s heart-wrenching stories are transformed into tales of hope and triumph, by providing them with the educational building blocks that enable them to create their futures.”
More than 50 of South Africa’s favourite celebrities, including Clive Rice, Manuel Escorcio, Elzette Maarschalk, Joseph Clark, Dawie Roodt, Jennifer Jones, Johan Stemmet, Carmel Fisher, Binnelanders, SewendeLaners,Villa Rosa amongst other soapie actors and the big hearted Golden Lions. All funds raised are utilised in providing the educational needs of the children served by AKC.
