HAPPY HOLIDAY:
Simon’s Town firefighters yesterday taught 89 underprivileged children at the Cape Times Fresh Air Camp how to protect themselves in the event of an emergency. The children now know how to stop, drop and roll, and dial 107 in the event of an emergency, among other things. The firefighters ended their lesson with a three-second foam spray demonstration, due to water restrictions.
‘Thanks to the generosity of our readers, who have been donating’
EVEN though they live in the Mother City, some children this week, for the first time ever, got to dig their toes into the sand and feel the ocean breeze against their skins.
For nearly 100 years, the Cape Times Fresh Air Camp in Simon’s Town has been making school holidays memorable for underprivileged children at its Froggy Pond base.
There are eight camps a year – four for boys and four for girls.
During the course of a week they get to take trips to the penguin colony, play lots of games, eat hearty meals and learn new songs to sing.
They also learn valuable life-skills.
This week 89 boys, aged six to eight, were at the camp, and next week it will be the girls’ turn.
The chairperson of the Cape Times Fresh Air Fund, Les Williams, said they work with various schools and provincial social workers to identify children who would benefit from the camp.
“The camp brings happiness for everyone,” Williams said.
The Cape Times editor, Aneez Salie, said a little bit of kindness can make a world of difference, especially to a child.
“Thanks to the generosity of our readers, who have been donating to the Cape Times Fresh Air fund for almost 100 years now. We are grateful to be able to make a difference,” Salie said.
Yesterday, firefighters surprised the children and showed them how to protect and save themselves in a dangerous situation.
The children now also know to dial 107 in the event of an emergency.
To buy happiness for a deserving child, please make your donation to:
Account name: Cape Times Fresh Air Fund
Bank: Standard Bank Thibault Square Account number: 070413665 Branch code: 000909 For further details, contact Lenore Hasse on 021 488 4197, email lenore.hasse@inl.co.za
Or contact Sandy Naude on 021 488 4047, email sandy. naude@inl.co.za
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