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TEST YOURSELF: The Hope Adventure Mile and Market on December 15 promises fun for all Picture: SUPPLIED

Adventure awaits you at Christmas market at Hope

Situated just off Voortrekker Road in Summerpride is Hope Schools, an independent Christian school whose name couldn’t be more fitting. “Constrained by the love of Jesus, we want to see the brightest possible future for children who are…

FIGHTING ON: HTIN founder Marion Peake is asking for donations to help fund her cancer treatmentPicture: SUPPLIED

HTIN founder Marion Peake needs help to fund cancer treatment

TARALYN MCLEAN Marion Peake of Helping Those in Need (HTIN) is fighting for her life after a 2018 diagnosis of breast cancer. She has undergone a double mastectomy and has developed swelling on the brain along with cervix complications.…

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Join Dale College fundraiser run

King William’s Town running enthusiasts can look forward to the Dale College fundraiser 5km fun run which will take place at the Malcolm Andrew Sport Centre on January 17. “It is one of the fundraisers to fund the school tours we have…

WINNING DEFENCE: The Brady Bunch #2 in an earlier match against Smack My Pitch Up (in bibs). Picture: AMANDA NANO

Giving it stick at tourney

The second annual Hackers and Slackers hockey tournament took place last Saturday at the Buco Park, in Bunkers Hill as 10 teams fought tackled for top honours. Teams were made up of club current hockey players, at the club, premier league…

Fun fundraiser

The Carel du Toit Centre will host a fun-filled morning tea with Miss Deaf South Africa 2018 Lethiwe Ntaka on March 2 at Clarendon Primary School Hall. The centre helps pre-school deaf children learn to speak through the use of technology…

SPCA market pulls at heart strings

The East London SPCA held an Open Day Winters Market at their animal sanctuary in Amalinda on Saturday morning. The market usually takes place at the end of the year and aims to encourage people to adopt the animals. SPCA fundraiser…

SWIFT MOVES: Dancers from Rise & Shine Dance Club provided entertainment at the Foundation Dinner with their classy moves Picture: MATTHEW FIELD

Charities must think like millennials, says author

“Be a Generation X but think like a Millennial.” That was the lesson from guest speaker Galit Cohen at last week’s Peggy Nesta Foundation Dinner Dance Fundraiser to raise funds for the construction of a community centre in Buffalo Flats.…

Pictures: MADELEINE CHAPUT

Choc Kids Cycle Event: Gallery

The Choc Kids Cycle event took place at the weekend along the Gonubie Beach front and saw over 390 young cyclists take part in aid of Choc. Pictures: MADELEINE CHAPUT

CANSA SUPPORT

Recently, some of the George Randell Primary School staff proudly participated in the CANSA Relay for Life to support and raise funds for those who have been affected by cancer

From left, Justin Hobbs, Angi Weinekus and Anne Spinas.

Friends rally to raise funds

Fighting a never ending battle with stage four breast cancer, 37 year old, Angi Wienekus’s only hope is to receive Herceptin treatment-at R18 000 per injection- for the rest of her life. Herceptin is a drug that can arrest- or stop-…

Help those affected by HIV/Aids in golf day

IN CELEBRATION of World Aids Day this Friday, Crawfords Beach Lodge will be hosting their very first Golf Day to raise funds for East London’s Sophumelela Centre. The non-profit organisation works closely with individuals and families…

ELVIS FUNDRAISER: Harvey World Travel East London presents the Cancer Association of South Africa fundraising concert , at the Guild Theatre this weekend. Pictured are the band members and soloists who will be performing at the occasion Picture: SUPPLIED

EL all shook up over Elvis classics fundraiser for Cansa

FOR its third year running, Harvey World Travel East London presents the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) fundraising concert, taking place this weekend at the Guild theatre. This year, some of East London’s favourite performers…

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK

The Cansa Jail Bail took place at Vincent Park on Saturday in an effort to raise funds for the association. Various ‘criminals’ were charged and jailed and had to raise bail money in order to be released. Some jail birds even took to…

FUN DAY OUT: Larne Robus and the rest of the East London Child and Youth Care Centre staff want you to help them raise much-needed funds for the centre by taking part in their 5 Drive Spring Fundraiser Picture: DAILY DISPATCH FILE/BABARA HOLLANDS

Spring Day fundraiser for youth

Dress up for R5 to boost care centre’s initiatives THE East London Child and Youth Care Centre (ELCYCC) invites companies and schools to participate in their 5 Drive Spring Fundraiser. The 5 Drive Spring Fundraiser calls on everyone to…

Vicky Luff’s big birthday bash

THE DYNAMIC Body Studio-owner and Pilates instructor, Vicky Luff, will once again be using her birthday to celebrate generosity, love and giving. In previous years, Luff has insisted on blessing those around her instead of receiving gifts…