PCA thanks community

It was only due to the generosity of donors that Pediatric Care Africa (PCA) could aid the rural villagers of Inchope in Mozambique after the havoc caused by Cyclone Idai, said founder and executive director, Dr Andre Hattingh.

He thanked some of these donors who attended a thank you function at 64 Coolmore restaurant in White River recently.

When he opened the evening he welcomed the guests and thanked them for their sincere efforts, contributions and support over the past two months. During this time many helpful hands, companies, individuals and other organisations assisted PCA in various ways and means.

Due to contributions he could deliver food and medical supplies to the residents of Inchope, about 90 kilometres south of Beira. According to Hattingh, PCA is the only organisation that supports that community as most others aid the areas closer to Beira.

The evening was made possible by restaurant owners Carl and Meghan van der Merwe. Spokesman for PCA, Marcelle Clark, also announced two new local campaigns.

The first is the Baby Care Pack Campaign which will provide monthly baby care packs to less-fortunate mothers in local communities and the second will be called #HelpMyOp (short for help my operation) and will focus on raising funds for pediatric surgeries for less-fortunate children.

With a variety of delightful canapés and good wines served, Carl and Meghan together with their attentive staff made it a memorable evening.

More information on PCA’s two new campaigns is available on its website at www.pediatriccareafrica.org. To donate, visit the website or sign up as a monthly sponsor.

Alternatively, the public can purchase baby milk, porridge, nappies or baby toiletries and drop them off at PCA donation boxes at The Grove, Montana Garden Pavilion in Mbombela, Garden Pavilion in White River, Radio Laeveld, WeCare on the ground floor of the Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital in Mbombela and at the hospital itself.

Enquiries: 076-229-5663.