SAPS angels reach out
The residents at the Epilepsy SA Daggafontien branch were treated to a day of fun and education by the Springs SAPS Women's Network on October 4.
The event was one of the women of the police force’s outreach programmes for the year.
“We identified the residents at Epilepsy SA for our outreach programme because I think people often forget about these people. We are here today to interact with them and give them care and love,” says Amanda Greybe of the SAPS.
African Bank got on board with the project and provided music and prizes for the residents as well as donating interactive toys and clothing for them.
The day started with each of the residents getting a packet of sweets and when the music started, the residents were up and dancing, pulling up the people from African Bank and the SAPS to dance with them.
The highlight of the day was the dog show by the K9 Unit where the police officers and their dogs educated the residents on who to call if they are in trouble and demonstrated how the dogs help in crime prevention.
The residents were also treated to a lunch before they enjoyed more music and some games.
“We really appreciate the work the SAPS and African Bank did for our residents. The day was so nice and the residents really enjoyed themselves,” says manager of the Daggafontein Epilepsy SA Centre, Mandy Lotter.
