Ermelo CMR children reel in memories during fundraising initiative

A day beside the water brought fishing, laughter and memorable moments for children from CMR Child and Youth Care Centre.

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CMR CYCC children try their hand at fishing at Ons Pan during a Bass Hub competition. Title: CMR CYCC children enjoy fishing day — Children from CMR Child and Youth Care Centre try their hand at fishing during the Bass Hub competition at Ons Pan. Photo: Supplied/CMR CYCC

ERMELO – Children from the CMR Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) enjoyed a day of fishing and outdoor fun during Bass Hub’s fundraising competition at Ons Pan on Saturday, September 12.

The event brought participants together for a day of fishing while giving the children an opportunity to step away from their everyday routine and enjoy time outdoors.

CMR CYCC child proudly holds a large carp caught during the fishing competition. — One of the CMR CYCC children celebrates a big catch during the Bass Hub fishing competition at Ons Pan. Photo: Supplied/CMR CYCC

The children also tried their hand at fishing. According to CMR Child & Youth Care Centre, they had an amazing day out.

Food and snacks were also provided, with the children treated to hotdogs, vetkoek and mince.

CMR CYCC child shows off his catch after fishing at Ons Pan. — A CMR CYCC child proudly shows off his catch after taking part in the Bass Hub fishing competition.
Photo: Supplied/CMR CYCC

The centre expressed its appreciation to everyone who contributed to making the fundraiser possible, including those who participated, attended, donated, assisted with the fundraiser, helped behind the scenes or spread the word.

Read more about the support and thanks expressed by CMR Child & Youth Care Centre in the Highvelder’s printed edition.

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