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SAS SALDANHA: SA NAVY Regional Spouses Forum (SANRSF)
donations to 2 Military Hospital in Wynberg
Article: AB S.C. Chengan
Photographs: Mrs M Combrink
Enquiries: 021 787 4697 |
“So while you spring
clean, re-arrange and clear out your house, pull a box
closer and assist the three military hospitals to clear
their lists of much needed items such as three quarter
duvet covers, DVD Players, baby blankets, bar fridges
with lock, pyjamas for 5-10 years (boys and girls), baby
prams, fans (desk type), material to make theatre
clothes (has to be pure cotton) and single bed duvets
and covers”.
2 Military Hospital kids ward staff members
The above excerpt taken from
an article written by CPO Oosthuizen in Dec 2011 about a
profile on the children’s Ward at 2 Military Hospital
impacted the SANRSF thus influencing them to embark on a
drive to assist with a contribution.
The project was coordinated
by Mrs Karin Moorees. She made known the need to the
Staff members of SAS SALDANHA and encouraged them to
make donations. The SANRSF spent a few months collecting
donations. The response of the staff members was
overwhelming and they gave generously. The donations
consisted of blankets, toys, teddy bears, colourful
posters, pyjamas, a DVD player and among others, a
stroller.
On 25 May 12 the ladies of
the Spouses Forum took a fun filled road trip by bus to
Wynberg to make their donations. On arrival the ladies
were welcomed by Major Taljaard (PRO), Capt Warren
(Sister in charge of the children’s ward) and Dr Walele
(doctor in Paediatrics). They were amazed at the
contributions from the Spouses Forum.
The Officer Commanding of 2
Military Hospital, Col I. Bux, then addressed the
spouses expressing his sincere gratitude for the
generous contributions made by SAS SALDANHA and thanked
the ladies for their effort. His words: “I have never
seen the children’s ward so busy with so many people.
What is important is not what you have given but the
time given in order to make a difference”. He also
went on to say that the hospital is appreciative of all
the donations and it will certainly be put to good use.
SAS SALDANHA spouses forum members
After their visit to the
hospital the ladies spoilt themselves, for all the time
and effort put into this project, by visiting Butterfly
World in Klapmuts. Although the weather did not play
along, the ladies made the best of the day and found
time to enjoy nature.
The chairperson wishes to
express her sincere thanks and appreciation to Mrs
Moorees for her efforts in coordinating the project as
well as the ships company for their generous
contributions. You have done SAS SALDANHA proud!
Let us all get together and
make the children’s ward at 2 Military Hospital a happy
place for our children. Donations can be dropped off at
the logistical department at the hospital. Even the
smallest item will make a difference!
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