Germiston’s charity organisation to hosts last event on May 4

The Germiston-based charity A Girl and Guy’s Dream Come True will host its last event on May 4 at the Rosewood Coffee Shop, Elspark.

Louise Wood, a single mom raising two teens, founded the charity.

She knows the financial struggle to be able to give children the dream of having an unforgettable matric farewell dance.

Their mother’s compassion with other families who might be facing the same difficulty inspired Chantal and Jason.

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The two were raised by their step-father, Johnny Wood, a well-known name in the community as a professional SA boxer in the 1960s.

The charity addressed 360 learners from Germiston High School and Afrikaans Hoërkool for their matric farewells.

The charity changed and blessed learners by making their dreams come true.

Unfortunately, the charity will host its last event because its two directors, Miranda and Edgar Earl, have passed away.

“Chantal Kading, a former learner at Germiston Hoërskool, will attend the last event to greet the charity for one last time.

“She has now spread her wings as director of The People Shop and ambassador of the Amy Biel Foundation,” said Louise.

She said Chantal’s charity work is one of the highlights of her life, and she will continue to give back to the community she called home.

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“Jason van Schalkwyk, a former learner at Germiston High, has broadened his horizons and is in Bahrain, creating new opportunities for combat sports athletes to be able to travel to different countries.

“He continues charity work abroad. His wife, Taryn van Schalkwyk, was the TV presenter for A Girl and Guys Dream Come True, which aired as a 20-episode series on One Shot TV, a Congolese TV station based in the UK.

“We hope the learners blessed by this charity continue the legacy and give back to the community in many different ways,” said Louise.