St Teresa’s girls render support

CRAIGHALL PARK – St Teresa's School learners from both junior and senior primary schools took part in the Rare Diseases Day and purchased R10 stickers per learner.

March 11, 2019

Naidine Sibanda 1 minute read

Juliana Tannous, Isabella Davids and Karen Anafi from St Teresa's Junior Primary School in Craighall are delighted to partake in Rare Diseases Day. Photo: Supplied

St Teresa’s Junior Primary School in Craighall Park, as well as the St Teresa’s girls at the Rosebank school, participated in International Rare Diseases Day on Thursday 28 February. This day aims to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on the patient and their family.

A rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200 000 people. There are over 6 000 rare diseases worldwide that affect over 300 million people. In South Africa alone there are 3.7 million people who live with a rare disease.

Librarian at St Teresa’s School at Rosebank, Sara Inglis, Hannah Black, Nwabisa Mkefa , Meagan Pan, and Imaan Meyer celebrate Rare Diseases Day with smiles. Photo: Supplied

By voluntarily purchasing a sticker for R10 to assist in the fundraising towards International Rare Diseases Day, St Teresa’s girls were allowed to adorn their hair on the day as they saw fit. From rainbow plaits and animal ears to flower garlands and multiple ponytails, the girls went all out with their funky hairstyles to show their support for this worthy cause.