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Algoa FM Incubating Listeners

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Not David Tiltmann!

In a major boost to the country-wide “Incubator Campaign,” Algoa FM has pledged all proceeds from its annual charity golf day to go towards the purchase of a much-needed incubator for Dora Nginza Hospital’s newborns.

Dora Nginza post-natal ward in Port Elizabeth will be guaranteed to have at least one brand new incubator by April this year.

The golf day will be held on March 01. “If the golf day doesn’t cover the full purchase amount, we will pay in the difference as part of our commitment to the Port Elizabeth community,” says Algoa FM managing director, Dave Tiltmann.

This year, Algoa FM is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a number of charity events including a partnership with Pick ‘n Pay and The Herald to help raise funds for more incubators for Dora Nginza. “We are hoping to be able to purchase a total of six incubators to the value of R500 000,” says Tiltmann. The incubator that is purchased through the golf day will be the first of the six to be delivered. Algoa FM is challenging other businesses in the province to step up and contribute towards the campaign by either purchasing an incubator, or and encouraging their employees to make a difference by purchasing the R10 donation vouchers available at all Pick n Pay till points.

Since its inception, Algoa FM has raised over R1 million for various Eastern Cape charities through its annual charity golf days. The Algoa Cares charity, started in 1997, has raised over R2,5 million and 9700 litres of blood in the frequent blood drives promoted by the station. “We are proud to be known as a radio station that genuinely cares for its listeners,” says Tiltmann.

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