Orphans treated to a sunny Christmas party

One hundred orphans were treated to a day of sweets, fun and gifts, at the Care and Share Christmas party.

December 9, 2016

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Seen here are (from left): Chris Venter, Digby Sherwood (Santa Claus), Matthew Pollock, Audrey Todd and Helen Johnson. Frank Johnson is at the back.

The annual event was held at the Putfontein Police Station this year.

The kiddies, who are orphans from informal settlements in Putfontein, enjoyed hours of playtime with each other and volunteers from Benoni High School.

Seen here are (from left): Winnie Mona (from iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre’s Putfontein Victim Empowerment Centre), Chris Venter, Audrey Todd, Victoria Welthagen (Miss Benoni 2016) and Jaryd Buchler (Mr Benoni 2016).

Digby Sherwood (Santa Claus) and Frank Johnson.

Matthew Pollock (16), from the Benoni High Pipe Band, played his bagpipes on the day.

Some of the Benoni High School learners who helped on the day are (from left): Kgothatso Motala (17), Ayanda Mhlabane (16), Pontsho Mohlala (16), Koko Maswinyaneng (17), Fezeka Katise (17) and Franco di Bartolomeo (17).

Bernadette (left), Imraan and Taheera Ismail (11).

Sue Reid (left) with Angelina (3) and Juliana (6) Milheiro.

Matthew Pollock (16, front), from the Benoni High Pipe Band, leads Santa’s Jeep into the grounds where the party is being held. Digby Sherwood (Santa Claus) and Frank Johnson are seen in the Jeep.

The children could also enjoy slush puppies, a dog show, a reptile show and have their faces painted, before receiving presents from Santa Claus, who arrived in a Jeep.

Audrey Todd, who has arranged the event in Benoni for eight years, was grateful for the event’s success.

“Thank you to each and every one of the people who came forward to make this party a great success,” she said.

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December 9, 2016

1 minute read