Imagine spending the holidays alone, with no visitors and no gifts. For many elderly people residing in old age homes, this is a heartbreaking reality. But, you can help bring them a little cheer this Christmas.
Durban, South Africa (20 October 2024) – Oftentimes, when we talk about spreading the magic and joy of Christmas, it is about children, overlooking that our oldies could also do with some spoils and love too!
Playing their part to make sure our grannies and grandpas in old age homes don’t get left out in the cold, is the Robin Hood Foundation through its annual Bless a Granny & Grandpa campaign.
Every year the campaign fulfils over 2,500 wishes of the elderly people in homes, bringing love, joy and care to those often forgotten.
As the season of giving approaches, the foundation reminds us that giving is not just about donating but more about making a difference.
“For many, the Bless a Granny & Grandpa visits are not just a highlight of their year—it is often the only moment of warmth and connection they experience.
“Imagine, for a moment, receiving just one gift all year, or having only one visitor walk through your door. That is the reality for so many elderly individuals we care for,” the foundation shared.
But this year, you can be the light that brightens their day, by offering a hand that offers not just a present as well as a sense of belonging.
The campaign will bring warmth to 18 old age homes in and around Durban.
“Each visit will be a morning filled with tea, treats, laughter, and, most importantly, the heartfelt gifts that you help provide.”
How to make a wish come true
To make an oldie’s wish come true, all you need to do is make a pledge on how many grannies or grandpas you’d like to buy a Christmas gift for by emailing info@ronbinhoodfoundation.co.za
From there, you will receive an email with the grannies/grandpas’ names, their wishlist, printable tags with details and a delivery date.
Thereafter you can shop for the item(s) to the value of R250-R300 and place it in a gift bag with the tags provided.
Lastly, you can deliver or drop off the gifts at the various Durban drop-off points.
- CGA Agencies (235 Underwood Road, Pinetown)
- Broadway Pharmacy (5 Swapo Road, Durban North)
- Wool ‘n Weave (Lillies Quarter, Old Main Road, Hillcrest)
- Dormehl Phalane Real Estate (8 Old Main Road, Gillits)
- -Washwell Granada Laundry (16 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga)
For more information contact Charlotte at info@robinhoodfoundation.co.za
Sources: The Robin Hood Foundation
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