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Christmas project spoil children with special needs

A few businesses have come together for a Christmas project where they collected toys for children with special needs.

On the 23rd of December, children of ward 12 at the Witrand Hospital, where overjoyed with the gifts they received from an amazing Christmas project.

A few businesses came together for a Christmas project where they collected toys for children with special needs. Rob’s Place Potchefstroom, Tanglewood Nature Estate, The Happy Hooker Pub & Restaurant, and Willshir Security joined forces to make Christmas 2024 one to remember for the children of their selected institution.

Rob Hamman, owner of the above-mentioned businesses, said: “It’s easy to overlook how fortunate we are. It is crucial to remember those who face greater challenges, especially children with mental disabilities. These children deserve our compassion, understanding, and support.”

On the day, the staff of the above mentioned businesses dressed up and went to Witrand Hospital to hand out presents and spent some time with the children.

“From the depths of our hearts, we extend our warmest gratitude to each of you—our cherished customers, friends, family, and even the kind-hearted strangers who made this Christmas unforgettable. Because of your generosity and the toys you donated, we brought smiles and joy to so many children. Your selflessness and love embodied the true spirit of Christmas, creating magical moments that will be remembered for a lifetime.”

Staff on their way to hand out presents.
Staff of Witrand Hospital.

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Tania Coetzee

I am a passionate journalist and photographer. I have been a photographer for 15 years and a journalist for 4 years. I recently started working for Potchefstroom Herald. I love writing people's stories and showcasing their inner beauty through photography.

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