Gala event raises impressive amount (3/06/11)

Child Welfare KwaDukuza hosted a successful fundraiser on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 at the Stanger Secondary School Hall. “Neither Tom Nor Dick” were on hand to entertain the guests with John Lennon (The Beatles) hits among them “Imagine.”
“This year we are grateful to Powertrans our main sponsor as we join hands with each other and translate dreams into reality,” said Mr D Frank.
In an event were speeches were well timed and well delivered, the business elite of KwaDukuza were savouring the atmosphere.
The president of the Child Welfare, Praveen Sham, thanked Mr D Frank and his team for getting the youth involved and said that this was the “time for change.”
He also congratulated the vice president, Bonny Maraj, on his long standing service and dedication to the welfare as this was also the night that he and his wife Anna were celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Child Welfare KwaDukuza’s new Social Work Manager, Sandra Reddy spoke about the multiple projects that were sustained by Child Welfare KwaDukuza.
We supply generic services, administer trauma counselling, address suicide issues, take care of the aged and deal with cases of domestic violence among other services to the community.
A slight concern to the Fair’s executive was the dwindling of members to these functions. ‘The Winter Fair was too important’ reiterated Sham.
The pledges started off slowly then reached a crescendo when businesses and individuals started pledging jaw- dropping amounts. The owner of Powertrans and main sponsor of the Winter Fair 2011 generously gave more of himself in cash and kind when he pledged another R5000 on behalf of his family and placed on record his support for Winter Fair in 2012.
R100 000 plus was raised on this auspicious evening as business’s contribution towards the Powertrans Winter Fair 2011.
At the time of going to press, Penny Dhaver informed the Xpress Times that pledges were still coming in and the amount stood at R110 000.
“On behalf of all the Child Welfare staff and executive committee I would like to thank Mr Shokes and Raven Naidoo for their overwhelming support and generosity,” said a beaming Dhaver.