South Rand Hospital holds year-end Christmas party for children and staff

THE paediatric allied therapists (occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists and audiologists) at South Rand Hospital arranged an end of year event for children who are in therapy on December 7.

These children attend therapy every month at the relevant departments.

This event was hosted to allow the children to enjoy and participate in a Christmas party, celebrating all their hard work and for their caregivers to be acknowledged for their hard work that they have done for their children, in bringing them to therapy.

The event started with eating delicious pizza that was kindly donated by Casta Luzzo Pizzeria, a local pizzeria loved by the community. Children then enjoyed decorating their snowman biscuits which also encouraged them to use fine motor skills. An exciting part of the day involved a jumping castle that was kindly sponsored by A-Z Party Hire.

Furthermore, the children were surprised by a visit from Santa who handed out party packs that were sponsored by Sunrise Sweets and certificates to each child. Trophies were also awarded to those children who ‘graduated’ from therapy.

Another Christmas party was held on December 12 for children with cerebral palsy or other developmental difficulties that attend South Rand Hospital for therapy.

Staff arranged snacks for the caregivers and children to enjoy and various games were arranged. The children loved playing ‘pass-the-parcel’ where they each won a prize generously donated by Geodim Toy Distributors. Social interaction among caregivers and play among the children were encouraged and all had an afternoon of smiling and laughter.

“The allied staff would like to thank Geodim Toy Distributors, Casta Luzzo Pizzeria and A-Z Party Hire and Sunrise Sweets who very kindly assisted us in making these events a true success and memorable for the paediatrics who attended. These companies give back to their community and have assisted us with sponsorship for the last two years and for that we are eternally grateful. We all look forward to the year ahead and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year,” said Janice Cowley, therapist.

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