Empangeni children's hospice drives vehicle fundraiser
Butterfly is a non-profit children's hospice caring for vulnerable children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
A dedicated car is urgently needed on-site to help with hospital visits, home-based care, and to collect urgent supplies.
Butterfly co-founder Tarryn Bell has made an appeal to the community to help them reach their dream goal of R100 000 for the car.
'The truth is, the situation is becoming more and more difficult. With no vehicle on-site, all patient visits, hospital trips and urgent errands are being done using our staff members' personal cars. This is placing great strain on our small team,' said Tarryn.
'We need your help to make August awesome for Butterfly home. Thank you for standing with us and the precious children we care for,' she said.
Donations can be sent directly to their bank account using the reference 'WHEELS':
Name: Butterfly Palliative Home
Bank: FNB Business Account
Account number: 63144663762
Branch: 250655
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
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