Dis-Chem Foundation donates 5 200 blankets to those in need
Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary in Randfontein is one of many charities in Randfontein to benefit from the Dis-Chem Foundation's Blanket Drive.
Five years on, the Dis-Chem Foundation is keeping true to its pledge to donate blankets to various charities and non-profit organisations ahead of the winter months.
Recently, 5 200 blankets were distributed to 33 organisations nominated by Dis-Chem’s Facebook followers and Dis-Chem Pharmacy staff. The beneficiaries ranged from old age homes to children’s homes and animal shelters.
The organisations on the West Rand that received blankets are Bethany House Krugersdorp, Cast Aways Animal Sanctuary in Randfontein, and Cradle of Hope in Krugersdorp.
“Every year we run this initiative we are overwhelmed by the reaction of the communities we help. The sheer gratitude we receive is so pure, and it reminded us how important the Dis-Chem Foundation is,” said the Foundation’s Sherry Saltzman.
She said that last year, the Dis-Chem Foundation reached out to its network of Facebook followers and staff to nominate needy charities and organisations that would benefit from a blanket donation, and based on its success, they repeated the same process this year.
“Our own Dis-Chem customer community is vitally important to us as it is their purchases that are helping us to fund our initiatives; so it makes sense for them to have a say in the donation nominations,” Sherry said.
“The Covid-19 pandemic is still very much with us, and with the winter months approaching, the risk of getting sick is higher. Everyone deserves to have as warm a winter as possible, which is why even the smallest contribution goes a long way,” concluded Sherry.
