Cape Town: The Safety and Security Directorate team of the City of Cape Town handed over educational toys worth over R30,000 to the St. Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care Facility in Montana.
Reportedly, the money used to buy the toys was the proceedings of a fundraising initiative, held by the directorate at the Rondebosch Common in October, last year. The fun run excited people and drew over 500 participants from departments within the Directorate.
St. Josephs is the only non-profit institution that provides care for medically fragile children and acts as a transitional facility between the hospital and home.
Considering this, the Chairperson of the Safety and Security Portfolio Committee – Councillor Mzwakhe Nqavashe stated that the children has spend an average of six months at the facility by receiving free nursing care, rehabilitation therapy and support.
The staff also helps to educate parents on the medical conditions of their children and improve medication adherence. They further serve vulnerable communities and families by making the health journey less stressful and speeding up well-being of their health.
According to Nqavashe, they have to commend the staff of the Safety and Security Directorate for their initiative. Their participation and their unwavering dedication are making a difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable residents every day.
Furthermore, head of Nursing at St. Joseph’s – Sister Audrey Gourrah said that they are deeply grateful to the Safety and Security Directorate of the City of Cape Town for choosing St. Joseph’s as the beneficiary of this initiative.
Gourrah added that, what made this event more meaningful was the funds that were raised and the genuine connection was formed between the children and those who took part. Seeing the patients involved, the officials celebrated and engaged by speaking powerfully to the spirit of community that underpins the work.