For the children at Zamani Lakeng Day Care Centre it’s not often that their Christmas’s are filled with joy or the exchange of gifts or the sound of Christmas Carols. However, the elves at BIB UNITE had a different mission. A mission to bring a smile to each child and to be a part of their happy memories.
With so much overwhelming support from BIB members, their family and friends, we were able to exeed our target of 105 kids and received donations of R6150! With the generous donation Santa and his elves were able to put a variety of goodie bags ‘stockings’ together which included stationery, toys and some sweet treats. With the additional money, classroom charts, puzzles, and alphabet cards were bought to keep in their classrooms together with a Christmas tree and decorations so that they can enjoy the festive season every year.
The experience of giving exceeded our expectations as we were welcomed by hugs, kisses, songs and dance! The children radiated joy and love and the ‘gift of giving’ truly manifested in each one of us.
Although there is still work to be done at Zamani Lakeng Day Care Centre, our mission to add that spark of Christmas and all that it symbolises was achieved.
We would like to thank each BIB member, their family and friends for the generous donations. We wish each one of you a blessed, safe and joyful festive season!