Pink Trees for Pauline Fun Walk and wrapping of trees
The Pink Trees for Pauline Fun Walk and wrapping of trees kicked off on Central Beach on Saturday the 21st of October 2017.
The Bitou Municipality and Mr & Miss Plett/Knysna Beauty Pageant contestants, judges & friends met up at Central Beach in support of all cancer victims..
After an opening prayer, which focused beautifully on healing the emotional aspects that cause cancer, the participants took to the streets and proceeded to decorate trees with pink fabric – all the way from central beach right up to LM Restaurant on Main Street.
Once the pink wrapping was complete, we were captivated by the Managing Director of Pink Trees for Pauline, Adri van Nieuwenhuizen, who shared the details about the event, plus her own experiences and reflections.
The material used to wrap our trees was bought for a minimum donation of R20 per meter. The biggest reward of Pink Trees for Pauline is knowing that funds raised in towns are allocated to the cancer communities of those specific towns.
Of all funds raised, 80% is used in aid of improving the quality of life of those living with cancer within the participating towns.
To this end, the funds are used in the following way:
- Accommodation during cancer treatment
- Home nursing
- Feeding schemes for cancer affected patients
- Supplying of wigs or prosthesis or wheelchairs
- Playpens or toys for children in hospitals
- Transport needs.
Pink Trees for Pauline strongly believe in empowering communities and contributing to a circular economy.
The material used to wrap trees is taken down at the end of the project and utilized in various practical ways i.e. the donated material is used by charities to create products to sell and raise funds.
Communities work together on these projects. Opportunities are created and skills are developed, and products such as hats, hand bags and place mats are woven and sold to raise funds.
Pink Trees for Pauline are extremely proud of their drive to REUSE, REDUCE AND RECYCLE!
Deputy Executive Mayor Jessica Kamkam went on to share her experiences with us and why this initiative lies close to her heart.
On behalf of all the participants, Mr & Miss Plett/Knysna Beauty Pageant organiser, Leigh Dunn thanked the Deputy Mayor, Adri van Nieuwenhuizen and the participants for the great initiative and for taking the time out to show their commitment to their community.
A special thank you goes to the Bitou Municipality for sponsoring the Pink Trees for Pauline initiative.
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