Celebrating 10 years of being touched by the Angels
In 2009, Inyoni Creek resident Val Bartram visited Thembalami and noticed that many of the Thembalami residents could not afford life’s niceties.
A special brunch was hosted by Thembalami Care Centre to thank Inyoni Angels for their ongoing support, on March 28.
The Inyoni Angels adopted the care centre 10 years ago.
Each Angel received a bag of treats, a certificate of appreciation and two specially baked cakes.
Nurse Maria McKenzie poured out her gratitude to the Angels by preparing a hearty brunch.
A slide show, prepared by Thembalami social worker Lara Hurwitz, captured many wonderful moments from the past decade and took everyone down memory lane.
Heartfelt words of thanks, appreciation and love were spoken in commemoration of the anniversary, with many cheers and toasts.
In 2009, Inyoni Creek resident Val Bartram visited Thembalami and noticed many of the Thembalami residents could not afford life’s niceties.
Val rallied friends and family and the Inyoni Angels were formed.
Since then, the Angels did all they could to bring cheer and warmth to the residents on an ongoing basis.
The men and women of Inyoni Angels have hosted monthly birthday bashes, Christmas celebrations and other special occasions, such as Easter events, for the Thembalami residents.
They also helped fund renovations to the care centre.
Inyoni Creek retirement village, where the Angels live, and Thembalami Care Centre, which is home to a number of financially vulnerable people, are owned by Rand Aid and are within a few kilometres of each other.
Elize Raath, manager of Thembalami Care Centre and the Max Ordman Deaf Association, said she could not imagine a Thembalami without the Inyoni Angels.
“The kindness and dedication they have shown us are amazing.
“These caring people have had such a huge impact on the lives of so many of our residents,” said Elize.
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