BREAK open your piggy-bank and prepare to head to Pick n Pay in August to make sure that you have your very own Tube of Hope – TOPE – to show your support for The Sunflower Fund on Sunflower Day. You could win an awesome prize for your school and your class might be the lucky recipients of a special surprise from the Spur Foundation.
“For the first time, The Sunflower Fund is offering a first prize to the value of R20 000 to the school that shows the greatest Sunflower spirit on Sunflower Day – which takes place on Friday, 16 September. Take photos of your class – or even your whole school – doing something creative with their Topes, upload them to The Sunflower Fund’s Facebook Page – Sunflower Day Schools Competition – Gallery, and get your family and friends ‘liking’ your entries,” said the Fund’s CEO, Alana James. She added that the winning school would receive a donation of goods of the school’s choice, to the value of R20 000. The second prize is goods to the value of R10 000 and a third prize to the value of R5 000.
If your school would like to participate, all you need do is register online before 16 September at https://bit.ly/1XH8pID or go to www.sunflowerfund.org.za – Sunflower Day to complete the online entry. Ensure that all pupils have purchased a Tube of Hope – Tope and are ready to show them off on Sunflower Day and take photos and upload them to The Sunflower Fund’s Facebook page.The greatest number of ‘likes’, along with the decision of a panel of judges, will determine the winners. Points will be awarded for numbers of people participating and the most innovative use of the Tope.
“I am sure you are all wondering what a Tope is. A Tube of Hope – Tope is an affordable, multipurpose article of clothing that may be worn as a headband, mask, scarf, cap or arm-band. It can be used for a wide variety of sports or outdoor activities and will be available in six eye-catching colours. The Tope offers practical functionality for the entire family and gives wearers the opportunity to show their support for this important cause. It will be available in a children’s size (R20.00 incl VAT) and an adults’ size (R25.00 incl VAT) and will go on sale at Pick n Pay stores in August 2016,” James added.
For more information contact The Sunflower Fund tollfree on 080 012 1082 or visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za.
