The Sunflower House, a children’s hospice at the National Hospital in Bloemfontein, has received much-needed aid that enables it to continue providing care for the most vulnerable children.
The donation will provide warmth and comfort to children in the centre’s care, comprising blankets, toiletry products, and snack hampers.
The donation was presented to the centre on Friday, 31 May, by members of the BloemNews and BloemExpress team, publications of the Central24 media group.
The gesture of goodwill forms part of the organisation’s community initiative and is supported by various private entities, upholding the thriving human spirit.
The Very Rev. Lazarus Mohapi, Anglican dean of Bloemfontein, has expressed great appreciation towards this gesture.
“There is a real need to change the face of the world. This is far-reaching in efforts towards improving the lives of these children. They are the most vulnerable, needing care and support.
“This gesture is heart-warming because it resonates with the call that when we leave this world, we should have made an impact to leave it a better place. Also, with the teachings in the Bible, to love, these children is our responsibility.
“Furthermore, the Bible teaches and encourages us to love our neighbours as ourselves.
“Making the world better means that we should love and care for our fellow human beings,” said Mohapi.
Lucielle Kreling, sales consultant of Central24, said the thriving human spirit inspired the initiative to aid children and improve their lives.
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and everyone who helped make this project a huge success. Without you guys it would not have been possible,” said Kreling.
“Also, a big thank you to the Very Rev. Lazarus Mohapi for taking time out to celebrate this special day with us.”
The following private entities and individuals contributed to the project: McIntyre van der Post Attorneys, Honey Attorneys, Phatshoane Henney Attorneys, Dr Frieda Pienaar, the staff of Bioforum, Louise Nel of Louise Nel Funerals, Alta Rossouw of Emmanuel Funerals, and Kobus Burger Attorneys.
