Community backs North Coast Courier Orphan Fund

Between August and October over R140,000 was raised and distributed by The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund.

The Orphan Fund committee met on October 23 to make the fund’s quarterly allocations.

Two new members were welcomed onto the committee, Ann McDonnell and Elizabeth Khumalo, both of whom are very involved in community outreach on the North Coast and will be valuable members.

The Monday Bridge Club that play at All Souls church are faithful contributors to the Fund.

The Orphan Fund’s first independent golf day raised nearly R50,000. Grateful thanks to the Umhlali Country Club for assistance and to all the sponsors and players.

The Durban Symphonic Choir put on their splendid annual concert for us at All Souls church on Sunday December 8, figures to be contained in the next quarterly report.

Christmas is upon us and so the Orphan Fund has again been collecting food stuffs and gifts to help bring some spoils and joy to underprivileged, vulnerable children up and down the coast.

Thank you to those who do give so generously.

Many local interest groups have donated wrapped gifts for us to distribute.

The Umhlali and District Garden and Flower Club and Umhlali Bowls Club did just this at their final meetings for the year.

The Face of Dolphin Coast models have also pledged to each donate a school stationary item at the competition on January 4 at The Wedge outside OK Foods.

The final Orphan Fund event for the year is The Ballito Open Golf Day 4Ball Alliance competition at Umhlali Country Club held annually after Christmas.

This is organized by Malcolm Mann and will be on December 27. Come and enjoy a fun holiday event of serious golf. Book your 4 Ball direct with Malcolm 082 7700195. There are also still Tbox sponsorship opportunities. Call Jane on 032 9460276 or email orphanfund@northcoastcourier.co.za.

The Orphan Fund is audited and registered as a non-profit organization and has also been approved by the Receiver of Revenue for tax exemption. This means that donors can receive a tax deduction on donations made.

The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund bank details: ABSA branch: 630229, Acct No: 9109572488.

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