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From The Editor’s Desk
From The Editor’s Desk... I was going to write about all the positive things that I’ve taken from this lockdown period, but as I was writing I realised how immensely privileged I am, and I can’t bring myself to write about all the positives, when there are millions of families in South Africa who have seen no positive side to this pandemic.
People are unable to work and can’t even feed their families. This is devastating, and I can’t begin to imagine how it feels and what these families are going through. I am incredibly grateful that I have a job and that I was able to work through the entire lockdown, safe at home with my family.
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So instead I would like to encourage you to help someone in need, if you have the means. If you are still earning a salary, it is within your power to make a difference in at least one person’s life. If you know of a family in need, a great option is to buy a virtual Checkers voucher online. You can buy them via Computicket.com, and you can send the voucher directly to a cell phone number. In this way you can help a family buy groceries and other essentials. If you don’t know of anyone in need, there are plenty of local organisations you can support – like Gift Centre in Durban is giving food, shelter and medical support to the homeless in the City. It costs R50 per day to help someone in need. You could also contact your local baby home or orphanage to find out what they need, or your local animal shelter to see if they need food donations. I recently saw a Facebook post from Flag Animal Farm near Ballito, appealing for food and donations to keep their animals alive. There is no shortage of people and organisations in need – all it takes is a simple Google search to find them.
If you don’t have money to give, you could consider donating your time to an organisation or feeding scheme, or donating your pre-loved clothes and blankets to a local church for distribution to the needy. You can also donate blood - read more about the SANBS and Blood Donor Month in this edition. The Sunflower Fund is also hosting a wonderful initiative to raise funds for patients with blood disorders, Steps4Hope, which your whole family can get involved in.
I hope you enjoy this June edition, and all the wonderful content and ideas we’ve put together for you.
Until next time, of the Givers or FeedSA. The Denis Hurley Sarah
