This month we have been very busy. On Mandela Day we received a visit from members of parliament who provided us with fresh new bed linen. Also, our building as become a bit of a building site – but in a good way! We have been having work done to make our space compliant with fire regulations and the HPCA and to improve the quality of the service we offer. The works have involved making doorways and corridors wider, adding ramps for wheelchair users and extra doors. All this was made possible by the generous people of the Gerald Wright Trust. We have also added awnings to the front and the side of the building to allow patients shelter from the rain and sun. This was funded by Appeltiser and Elgin Freerange Chickens provided some cosy new pyjamas for all of our inpatients. Thanks guys!
However, there is one specific donor who deserves an extra special mention: Uncle Sammy! Uncle Sammy and his wife are both pensioners but have been loyal supporters of us since we opened in 2006. Every month they bless us with tea, coffee and sugar – the drinks that fuel our staff and patients here at ThembaCare. Although this offering may seem very meager to many people it is actually a huge gift to us. It means the world to us to have people who support us consistently with the skills and means they have available and we would certainly be a lot more grumpy in the mornings without our caffeine!
