Afrikaans celeb buys the first Casual Day sticker!
Afrikaans celeb buys the first Casual Day sticker!
The Casual Day race is on for the 2014 campaign. Musician and performer Mathys Roets showed his support for Casual Day by buying the first sticker from Casual Day staffer Tristan Steytler.
Long-time Casual Day supporter, Roets was injured in a motorbike accident in 2009 and is now a paraplegic. However, he lives life to the full and says “In the past I was often insecure, particularly when I was in a difficult situation of if I had to handle a crisis. Now that I am confronted with a difficult situation, it is good to know that I did not give up hope.”
Says Casual Day project leader Celeste Vinassa, “Your donations provide hope and vital funding for organisations that provide services to persons with disabilities in your community. We appreciate the endorsement of celebrities like Mathys to spread the word about the project.”
Casual Day is South Africa’s most successful fundraising project for persons with disabilities – and the amount raised for last year has climbed to R24.8 million. Sponsored by The Edcon Group, Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA), which this year celebrates 75 years of service to the community of persons with disabilities.
The Casual Day campaign for 2014 launched nationwide this month at a series of road shows in every region; Casual Day is on Friday 5 September this year. “NGOs and companies that participate should start planning their campaign now, because Casual Day is not only a day, it is a project that we work on all year round. This year we are working especially hard since it is our 20th anniversary and everyone will be planning something special – the theme is Bring out the Bling,” says project leader Celeste Vinassa.
The funds are raised as a result of a R10 donation for a Casual Day sticker. The theme for this year is Bring out the Bling. Casual Day provides the country with the opportunity to show their solidarity with persons with disabilities, at the same time enjoying teambuilding and camaraderie with their fellow participants. It gives South Africans the opportunity to be creative and have fun while contributing to the betterment of society. It is community spirit in action.
Remember, remember Casual Day is on Friday 5th September.
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