Pupils at the Carpe Diem School for learners with physical, learning, autism spectrum disorder and intellectual challenges in George will be sitting more comfortably and start the new year with boxes of educational materials and toys thanks to participants in the first annual Algoa FM Garden Route Charity Golf Day.
The teachers will also be able to print learning materials in colour.
“Despite rain on the day, Garden Route golfers came out in their numbers to make our inaugural Garden Route Charity Golf Day a great success,” said Algoa FM programme manager Mio Khondleka at the handover ceremony hosted at the school.
Among the items purchased with the R20 000 raised at the golf day was a colour printer and five bean-bag chairs.
“The bean bags will be appreciated by pupils with physical disabilities. They will be able to move out of their wheelchairs and sit in soft comfort for a while,” says Carpe Diem principal Elzeth Grobler.
She welcomed the decision by Algoa FM to bring its popular charity golf day concept to the Garden Route.
“When you meet the Algoa FM team involved in the golf day, you don’t see a company. You see a family that cares.
“As they say, ‘Algoa Cares’.
“They live what they say they will do. And it’s the most amazing thing to work with them.
“We at Carpe Diem school are thankful for the support from the golfers and Algoa FM.
“The radio station is making an immense difference in this area,” she says.
