Local NewsNews

‘Champion for the poor’ will help you donate to the needy

Philanthropist Thomo Nkgadima acts as the middle man for many who wish to donate to the less fortunate and encourages anyone with unused items, especially wheelchairs, to contact him.

POLOKWANE – Philanthropist Thomo Nkgadima was inspired by both his late parents to do the work he does today.

Thomo continues to make a difference in the communities he serves in the hope of restoring beneficiaries’ dignity and says he is the living embodiment of his Sepedi name.

Read more: #IamAVillager campaign makes helpful donation to 100 families

“I put myself in the shoes of the less fortunate and decided to stop the ‘blame game’ by stepping in and doing something to bring a sigh of relief to our down trodden masses,” he said.

He is known for his philanthropy that has included donations of wheelchairs, food hampers and other items and is respected by many who consider him a ‘champion for the poor’.

Thomo acts as the middle man for many who wish to donate to the less fortunate and encourages anyone with unused items, especially wheelchairs, to contact him.

“There are many families in need of assistance and that’s where I come in. When families or individuals get hold of us, we identify what they need the most and from there, arrange a visit and meet up with them.”

He says they will then arrange with the person wishing to donate to meet up and together give the items to the identified family/individual.

Those wishing to donate or assist can contact Thomo on 072 829 6913.

For more breaking news follow us on Facebook Twitter Instagram or join our WhatsApp group

At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!

Support local journalism

Add The Citizen as a preferred source to see more from Review in Google News and Top Stories.

Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

Related Articles

Back to top button