Teen with a big heart
OPENING her heart to the needy in a unique way, Grade 9 Grantleigh pupil Uriska Harripersadh will celebrate her 15th birthday with the toddlers of Lungelo Youth Centre in Mzingazi. Uriska has requested friends and family to, instead of presenting her with birthday gifts, rather treat the underprivileged toddlers at the centre. ‘The idea is …

OPENING her heart to the needy in a unique way, Grade 9 Grantleigh pupil Uriska Harripersadh will celebrate her 15th birthday with the toddlers of Lungelo Youth Centre in Mzingazi.
Uriska has requested friends and family to, instead of presenting her with birthday gifts, rather treat the underprivileged toddlers at the centre.
‘The idea is to challenge other youth to sometimes divert their attention to the greater needs out there in our communities and to give more than we receive,’ says Uriska.
Her mother Val contacted the centre’s Mary Mlambo about the initiative and she provided a wish list and the names of the 57 children who are in need. Party goers attending will receive a name of a child from the list, with the age and gender, so they can spoil that child during the party
set for 25 August at noon.
‘I support Uriska and think it’s a beautiful idea. In fact the invited parents and kids are really excited about the whole concept,’ said a proud Val.
Uriska hopes this special party will inspire more children to think of innovative ways in which to serve their communities.
If you would like to attend the party and contribute to the project, contact Vishal Harripersadh on 083 2991944.