No sleeping on the floor for Alex children
ALEXANDRA - In furtherance of the ideals of International Nelson Mandela Day, children in 10 Alex care centres will no longer have to sleep on the floor when they have to take a nap.
In furtherance of the ideals of Mandela Day, children in 10 Alex care centres will no longer have to sleep on the floor at nap time.
This was made possible by the Spur Foundation that donated bedding and mattresses to the centres. Other items given to the centres included baby milk, toys, furniture and food.
The foundation also honoured the caregivers at the care centres. Chairperson of the Spur Foundation and CFO of Spur Corporation Limited, Ronel van Dijk, said the act of giving back was a heart-warming and enriching experience for all involved. “It was an honour to assist these Alex ladies and the institutions they devote their time to.” She said the foundation pulled together to let these women know that “we are here for you and you are not alone in your mission to ensure a great future for the children of South Africa”.
Van Dijk added, “The foundation would not have been able to benefit these little lives to the extent it has, had it not been for the generous Spur franchisees and employees who have joined hands with the foundation to contribute towards the identified needs of selected charities here in Alex and in the other areas in the provinces.”
The Alex centres that benefited were Happy Hours Day Care, Mante Day Care, Owethu Day Care, Pure Day Care, Sunshine Day Care, Phila Day Care, Enjabulweni Day Care, Arethabeng Day Care, Siyakhula Day Care and Dreamers Day Care.
Each child also received a goodie bag containing a Spur Secret Tribe Magazine, puzzles and sweet treats. The children were also treated to a delicious take-away lunch from either Spur, Panarottis, John Dory’s or Captain DoRegos.
