Rand Park Primary School pupils help victims of abuse and violence by collecting items for survivor bags.
Kim Williams was invited by the school to talk to the pupils about her adventures, which she participates in, in aid of charity.
Williams has done almost everything from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to crossing the inhospitable deserts around the world. She does this to raise funds for various charities such as the CHOC Foundation.
In her work, she serves the City as a Joburg EMS first responder. “I think it was my exposure to the extreme poverty that I was able to see the effects it has on children who cannot access or receive medical attention or the help they need,” she added.
Williams spoke to the children about her recent trip to Russia where she and a team summited Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in the country. The pupils were captivated by her tales of snowy peaks, blue ice walks and deathly blizzards, all in the name of fundraising for CHOC.
Rand Park pupils and their parents collected a variety of items, from toiletries to sanitary items, sweets and cold drinks and, of course, a CHOC teddy bear. These packs are used by organisations to help a child in need. “I believe in an adventure with a purpose; there are so many wonderful and cheap things one can do in our beautiful country that can benefit those in need,” said Williams.
Rand Park Grade 7 teacher, Beverley Bell was the brainchild behind the project. “We asked parents and children to donate things like toothbrushes or soap, which we handed over to Kim, who will ensure they go to good use,” concluded Bell.
