Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Sibusiso's Ear Operation




SIBUSISO'S EAR OPERATION:

Sibusiso Zulu, 12 years of age, was born with an ear defect which led to the loss of hearing in both his ears. The Ridge Entertainment Resort arranged with an ear specialist, Dr Grant Kassner, an anaesthetist, Dr Reyneke and the Midmed Hospital for a reconstruction operation to restore the hearing in one of his ears. The total cost of the operation has been sponsored by The Ridge.

McDonald's Treat




McDONALD's TREAT:

On Friday 20June 2008 after the closure of the schools for the winter holiday's, McDonald's entertained the children in the Care Village Hall with Ronald McDonald the clown, a magician show and afterwards treated them to genuine McDonald's hamburgers and juice. For some of the it was probably their first taste of a genuine McDonald's burger!

16 June 2008 Youth Day




YOUTH DAY:

On Youth Day 16 June 2008 the South African Police Service visited the Care Village and entertained the staff and children with a display by the dog unit. The sniffer dogs demonstrated their expertise in finding drugs hidden on a person, inside objects as well as in vehicles. The children expressed their satisfaction for the display and it is hoped that some of them might be encourage to choose a career in the SAPS.