Members of Georgie’s Angels, a non-profit organisation from Lotus River, handed over a cheque of R10000 for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), at the Ottery multi-purpose hall, on Saturday October 13.
The money was donated to Cansa as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Georgie’s Angels has been feeding the community since 2014 and extend a hand to support organisations such as Cansa by raising funds for them.
Georgie’s Angels, named after George March, former councillor of wards 66, 67 and 88, was started after he saw the need in informal settlements such as Phumlani, Egoli and Jim se Bos when he was serving on the council.
Last year, Georgie’s Angels starting helping the primary schools which the children from the informal settlements attend, including Hyde Park, in Fairways; Montague’s Gift, in Lotus River; Parkwood, Zeekoevlei and Prince George, in Lavender Hill, and Die Duine, in Lotus River.
Six months ago member Stefanie Wikner taught Zeekoevlei Primary School pupils how to play the recorder, percussion and other musical instruments and they were ready to show off their talent on Saturday.
“We have about 30 kids from Grade 1 to Grade 6 and they will be performing for the first time at this event,” she said.
Grassy Park Centre for the Mentally Challenged is one of the organisations which have benefited from Georgie’s Angels in the past.
Chairwoman Surgrie Naidoo said Georgie’s Angels supported them with new lights and she said they can always call on them if they need help.
Lynne Anthony, chairperson of Georgie’s Angels, said they will be embarking on many other projects to help the community.