Help Geduld Epilepsy Centre raise funds
Tekkie Tax is a fundraising campaign that was started in 2013.
Epilepsy South Africa, Geduld campus, is on a drive to raise funds through Tekkie Tax Day to assist with its psychosocial support programmes.
Tekkie Tax is a fundraising campaign that was started in 2013.
Some national welfare organisations in SA joined forces to establish a powerful national fundraising campaign called National Tekkie Tax Day.
Since its inception in 2013, the campaign has raised nearly R48m. During the same time, Tekkie Tax generated sponsored publicity of close to R100m, explained Sr Lindiwe Mdhluli, the sister in charge at the centre.
The project has historically been supported by thousands of individuals, companies, SMMEs, NGOs and schools.
National Tekkie Tax Day will take place on July 29.
Also read: Epilepsy centre humbled by generous donations
On the day residents from the centre will hit the streets to sell merchandise.
Epilepsy South Africa has outreach programmes with a beneficiary base of 9 350.
The youngest resident of the Geduld centre is 17 years old.
We depend on donations to keep the centre running so we appreciate everything that the community can offer us throughout the year, added Mdhluli.
The products sold for the fundraiser include campaign stickers for R10 each, shoelaces for R35, and T-shirts for adults for R100.
All the funds raised go to the worthy cause of assisting people with epilepsy and/or other disabilities, especially for the psychosocial support programmes, she added.
To place your order or for more information call their office on 011 811 1590.
Follow us on our social media platforms:
