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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An event held in Durban celebrated the unique beauty of children with albinism and fostered a culture of understanding and acceptance.

Durban, South Africa (01 October 2024) – It’s 2024, and although we have made significant strides in the development of our beautiful country and its people, it’s still so important to continue shedding light and spreading information on important matters, particularly those that promote the inclusivity of marginalised groups.

September was Albinism Awareness Month in South Africa, and while albinism is simply a genetic condition in which individuals lack skin, hair, and eye pigmentation, there are still harmful stereotypes and false beliefs associated with people who have this unique condition.

While albinism affects people across the globe, it is prevalent in Africa, according to the United Nations.

Wrapping up Albinism Awareness Month, eThekwini Community Services Chairperson Councillor Zama Sokhabase held an event with a gathering of many young children at the Ushaka Marine World over the weekend.

The event was held under the theme of Inclusivity, Equity, and Human Rights Protection of Persons with Albinism. It sought to create a more inclusive and compassionate society where everyone, regardless of their differences, is treated with respect and dignity.

Flanked by the Community Participation and Action Support Unit: Disability Office, Sokhabase reaffirmed the City’s commitment to the rights and well-being of persons with albinism, saying:

“It is time that we educate communities on Albinism and eradicate mythical stereotypes.”

There is no cure for the absence of melanin that is central to albinism nor is there a need for one, people with the condition are just beautifully rare and just like you and me, deserve to be treated with respect, human decency and kindness too.

This is just one of the many calls to be a part of the rainbow nation that we so boldly speak about and embrace one another’s differences while spreading messages that build one another up.

Sources: eThekwini Municipality

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