8th Sedgefield Christmas Pledge
The Sedgefield Christmas Pledge started in 2016 by Belinda Hobson and her Christmas Elves (Nici Moore and Chaise Reeler) who at that time worked at the Sedgefield Tourism Office.
Even during the strenuous time of Covid, the 8th Christmas Pledge managed to take place a few weeks ago with the help of a local NPO Masithandane, Coyote Events, Dover on Sea, Ward one Councillor Levael Davis and most importantly the generosity of members of the public.
On 15th December thirty-four children (along with their carers) were identified and chosen to receive gifts and food packages, and the Christmas packages were distributed in Greater Sedgefield including areas of Smutsville, Karatara and Beervelei.
It was a summer afternoon charged with raw emotion for all that were involved. “We felt both humbled and honoured to witness the children’s faces light up after receiving their gifts”, said Belinda Hobson.
The challenges confronting our communities are great and include socio-economic, health and stark environmental issues. What is clear, however, is that if we all stand together and assist in uplifting one another, progress can be made.
The Sedgefield Christmas Pledge continues to remain a magnificent example of that.
And while there are many, many more children and families in the community in need, it was wonderful to appreciate the generosity of spirit for those that we could help this year.
“I would like to say a heartfelt Thank You to all those that so generously sponsored one of these special angels,” said Belinda Hobson. “ I wish these sponsors were able to appreciate the joy that the gifts and food were received with. A big thank you to Bronwyn Lloyd, Jurgens and Karen Van der Walt, Ian from Shell Garage Sedgefield, Councillor Levael Davis and Masithandane and their wonderful carers for taking the time to join us and for their support.”
We hope to continue this project again in December 2021.
If you would like to sponsor a child, this December please whats app your name and contact Belinda Hobson 0744562253.and we will add you to the list and contact you closer to the time.