In an attempt to raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa, Port Elizabeth division, NMMU PR students, Sheyna Jackson, Daynah Ashburner and Megan Douglas have organised a prestigious fundraiser evening for Wednesday 26 October at 6:30 for 7:00 pm at The Hellenic Hall in Port Elizabeth. The theme for the evening is Fabulous Fifties, so gentlemen, slick your hair back, ladies get on a little Marilyn number and join us for what is set to be a lovely evening while at the same time, … [Read more...] about Fabulous Fifties in Support of CANSA
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These Boots Were Made for Walking
Just where do used safety boots go when they fail to pass the "I dropped my tyre iron on my toe cap and it hurt" stage? Goodyear's factory employees have again donated dozens of used, but still tough, safety shoes to those who may otherwise go barefoot in the Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch areas. The company's stringent health and safety policies dictate that employees who are required to wear safety footwear in the plant receive a new pair every year. Many of the used shoes still … [Read more...] about These Boots Were Made for Walking
Five Year Milestone of Support for Khaya Charity
Port Elizabeth's Tavcor Motor Group celebrated its commitment to the Khaya Cheshire childrens' charity with a birthday bash and large cheque to mark the fifth year that the motor dealership has supported the centre. In 2006 the Tavcor Motor Group was approached to assist with the establishment of Khaya Cheshire in Port Elizabeth's Gqebera (Walmer) Township. Khaya Cheshire, as an outreach project of the Summerstrand-based Cheshire Homes, focuses on providing a daycare facility for disabled … [Read more...] about Five Year Milestone of Support for Khaya Charity
Klinicare Pharmacies Charity Golf Day in aid of Food for Friends
Klinicare Pharmacies invites all avid golfers to attend our Charity Golf Day in aid of Food For Friends, which was started by parents from Sunridge School to provide lunches and non-perishable food to children at schools which are not supported by the School Feeding Fund. The Golf Day will take place at Humewood Golf Club on 29 September 2011. The format will be a Two Ball Alliance. Tickets cost R250.00 which includes a Goody Bag valued at more than R250, as well as our FAMOUS Build a … [Read more...] about Klinicare Pharmacies Charity Golf Day in aid of Food for Friends
Rugby Springboks to Cook for Charity
Rugby Springboks will be donning their aprons in Port Elizabeth just before the World Cup to raise funds for charity. In addition to preparing dishes from the latest Springboks in the Kitchen Cook Book, they will be discussing the team selection and strategies the night before the start of the Rugby World Cup, which is being held in New Zealand from September 9 to October 23. The team of former Springboks will be cooking in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Indoor Sports Centre on … [Read more...] about Rugby Springboks to Cook for Charity
Fourth Time Around St Georges and it Just Gets Bigger
I remember the first media announcement for Johan Botha's inaugural 24 hour cycling challenge - two or three hacks, some giggles, plastic coffee and a few biscuits with a couple of bits and bobs on them. Fast forward to the fourth consecutive year and we were greeted with a packed President's Room, multimedia presentation, colour co-ordinated shirts, photographers and media galore. I didn't stay for the nibbles but they were certainly streets ahead of the first offering. This is the fourth … [Read more...] about Fourth Time Around St Georges and it Just Gets Bigger
Giving Back to the Community
Eveready South Africa (Pty) Ltd recently embarked on a campaign to give back to the needy charities of the Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage areas. The "Eveready Cares" campaign formed part of the companies's social investment initiatives and acted as an employee engagement exercise. Each department at Eveready was asked to pick a charity which they wanted to support, after which Eveready contacted each of the organisations and identified what items were most needed for the charity in terms of … [Read more...] about Giving Back to the Community
Lotto Handing out Money to Charities – Submit your applications now
Social welfare organisations have been invited to submit applications for Lotto funding in the charities sector before 25 March 2011. The National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) said the mandate for the current members of the Distributing Agency for Charities expires in 2011, and the members are committed to adjudicating as many applications as possible during their tenure. "Of the three sectors that receive funding from the proceeds of the National Lottery, the Charities Sector … [Read more...] about Lotto Handing out Money to Charities – Submit your applications now
