Help us make Christmas special for vulnerable children
Pick n Pay Lambton, Pick n Pay Hazel Park and the GCN are appealing to the community to buy a gift for a vulnerable child this Christmas.
The festive season is approaching and children will be eagerly awaiting Christmas morning to see what’s waiting for them under the Christmas tree.
However, for some vulnerable children in Germiston this may not be a reality.
This is where Jacques van Wyk, the owner of Pick n Pay Lambton and Pick n Pay Hazel Park, and the community of Germiston come in.
The GCN has partnered with Jacques to make Christmas extra special for 103 vulnerable children.
At Pick n Pay Lambton, Jacques has set up a beautiful Christmas tree which features the names of 69 children from Epworth Children’s Village and at Pick n Pay Hazel Park a special Christmas tree featuring the names of 34 children from Siyabonga Children’s Home is shining brightly.
The community is urged to get involved and help bring a smile to a child’s face this festive season.
It is so easy to help a child this festive season.
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All you need to do is choose a name from one or both of the trees, purchase an age appropriate gift for your chosen child, and bring it to the information kiosk at the stores.
Here the staff will wrap the gift and they will be handed out a special Christmas party that Jacques will hold for each home.
At Epworth the children range in age from three to 21 years old and at Siyabonga they range in age from two to 20 years old.
The project will run until December 2 so make sure you choose your name quickly to avoid missing out on the opportunity of making a difference in the life of a child.
“These children are part of our community and we want to give back to them,” said Jacques.
“We understand times are tough but you will always make a plan for your child at Christmas and these children also need extra care and something special.”
For more information about the project contact Pelokazi Matshaza from Lambton Pick n Pay on 071 745 9035 or Sammi Kerry from Hazel Park Pick n Pay on 081 436 6157.
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