South Africa’s multi-award winning record producer and disc jockey (DJ), Black Coffee, has his Casual Day sticker and will be joining millions of South Africans on September 4, in raising funds for people with disabilities.
Other celebrities who already have their stickers include songstress and humanitarian Yvonne Chaka Chaka, paralympic athlete Samkelo Radebe and television presenter Lezanne Naidoo.
“We asked Black Coffee to wear his Casual Day sticker, because he is one of the most influential stars in the country,” said Therina Wentzel, director of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA).
“Casual Day, South Africa’s foremost fund-raiser for people with disabilities, is owned by the NCPPDSA.
“Last year we raised R28-million; Casual Day is a lifeline for many organisations who provide services to people with disabilities.
“Most of the NGOs providing education, shelter, transport, assistive devices and other necessities to people with disabilities receive no government funding and need projects like Casual Day to assure their sustainability.”
“At the age of 13, Black Coffee was injured by a speeding vehicle while celebrating the release of Nelson Mandela,” said Andrea Vinassa, media liaison for Casual Day.
“As a result he lost the use of his left arm.
“One of Black Coffee’s most inspirational moves was when he established a foundation called DJ Black Coffee Foundation, which uplifts and assists people with disabilities.”
A number of Casual Day ambassadors will join the call to Spring Into Action for people with disabilities, including paralympic wheelchair tennis player Kgothatso ”KG” Montjane, former Miss Deaf South Africa 2012 and professional ballet dancer Simoné Botha, paralympic swimmer Adri Visser and Miss Deaf 2013 Lefa Manamela, to mention a few.
“Your R10 donation will go towards providing education, job creation, transport, assistive devices and emotional support to people with disabilities, through the 500 organisations that participate,” explained Vinassa.
“Get your stickers from your local participating organisation.”
For more information, contact Vinassa on 079 089 9835, or email to her at andrea.flashpoint@gmail.com.
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