Committee appeals for mobility aid donations
War room executive secretary, Neil Axford, said mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers will go a long way in assisting their plight.
IF five months of lockdown has taught people anything, it is that movement is freedom and it is just as important as breathing air.
With this realisation, members of the ward 68 Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS) committee have made a public appeal for bedridden and immobile residents to once again get access to the outdoors.
War room executive secretary, Neil Axford, said mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers will go a long way in assisting their plight.
He said this project is close to his heart because his grandmother was also a bedridden patient. He understands how much going outside, even if it’s just for a little while, for someone in such a position means to them.
“Every week we push the boundaries and at times, move mountains to make sure our community members are taken care of. We do this with a zero budget out of love, respect, dedication and commitment.”
“We soldier on, making sure God is at the centre of it all. Remember, God always opens doors to great work ethics, integrity and faithfulness. All praises to our God. Our senior citizens have a breath of fresh air and can now relax in the sunshine of their gardens and homes. Ngiyabonga Jesu for a week of provision and open doors,” he said.
Ward 68 councillor, Aubrey Snyman, thanked the committee for their role in securing the first wheelchair for the cause.
“The OSS has been instrumental in securing the wheelchair. It tells me with all the challenges we are faced with as human beings, there is much good that comes from people like them who believe that we all have needs and the elderly have not been forgotten.”
“This tells me that there are many good-hearted and generous people in our community and out there. We need to keep focusing on the positive and turn whatever negatives we experience into positives. In doing so, we will overcome and become winners.”
“God is watching over us and we should be grateful to have people who care. Well done to you all who made this donation of the wheelchair possible. May God richly bless you and thanks for your generosity,” he said.
Nine wheelchairs have been donated to the OSS executive team from generous sponsors who share the same vision and desire to paint beautiful memories through acts of love.
Other items of need are walking sticks, adult nappies and bedpans. The team prefers items instead of cash to be donated, as there is no bank account set, and inventory is their method of accountability.
For more information, call Neil on 076-878-7463.
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