Baby care boost for Edenvale Hospital as charities donate 50 essential packs

Inner Wheel Bedfordview collaborated with Tomorrow2gether to donate 50 baby packs to the Edenvale Regional Hospital’s maternity ward on May 28.

The organisations heard about the needs faced by new mothers at the hospital.

The packs, which include baby clothes, crocheted blankets, and other newborn essentials, aim to bring comfort and dignity to mothers, many of whom arrive with few or no belongings.

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“Each pack represents love, time, and care from our group.

“We meet every other week at each other’s homes, where we knit, sew, and crochet baby clothes and essentials. It is both fellowship and purpose,” said Inner Wheel Bedfordview president Nicky Shepard.

The organisation is part of the International Inner Wheel, a women’s voluntary service organisation and a sister organisation of Rotary International.

They decided to donate regularly to the maternity ward.

The organisation also works with the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.Debbie Blain, from Tomorrow2gether, said the organisation is a Christian public beneficiary organisation based in Edenvale.

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She said the organisation dedicated itself to making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing hardships, including families, children, babies, the elderly, and the homeless.

“The hospital’s social worker, Daisy Murray, said, “It makes a difference.

“Many mothers come here with nothing. These packs help them feel supported and cared for. It puts a smile on their faces.”

Inner Wheel Bedfordview also supports three homes by collecting groceries through monthly donation drives held with the local Rotarians at Pick n Pay Bedfordview.

If you want to join or donate to Inner Wheel, contact them at 083 380 5950. To make donations to the hospital, contact Murray at 061 480 6086 or via WhatsApp at 076 850 2468.