POLOKWANE – An early Christmas gift arrived for four charity organisations in the city as Polokwane Review/Observer handed over monetary and food donations on Monday.

The proceeds were that of the first Polokwane Review Charity Golf Day, held at the end of September, where 128 players in 32 teams took to the course in a betterball stableford format.

The event was dedicated to supporting Lucky Paws Rescue NPC – Lost & Found Polokwane, SPCA Polokwane, Bathesda Care NPC and Gae Ga Mahlako Community Services for the Elderly and Disabilities.

After a day filled with camaraderie and competition, the initiative successfully raised enough to donate R30 000 to each organisation.

In addition to the monetary contribution, the two animal welfare organisations received dog and cat food, while the care organisations received three months’ worth of maize meal sponsored by Theo Allison to support their feeding programmes.

The official handover took place at the Polokwane Review offices on Monday.

The event was made possible through the support of main sponsors Westvaal Polokwane and Ricoh, along with key contributors including EH Hassim Hardware, Excelsior Paints, Makro, Devil’s Peak, Lasher Tools, Ingco Tools, Jojo Tanks and Ga-Willie Roller Mills.

Hole sponsors included Lebowa Funerals, Meropa Casino and Entertainment World, Ithuba Security, The Ranch Resort, First Technology, Theo Goosen Estate Agents, Fusion Boutique Hotel, CRD, CFAO Mobility Toyota Limpopo, RE/MAX, Westvaal Trucks, Hollywood Bets, Bidfood and Ricoh.

All four beneficiary organisations expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying the donation arrived at the perfect time and would go a long way in supporting their work within the community.