VC Cares spearheads colourful egg hunt for Sunshine Association Centre children
The Sunshine Association Centre is dedicated to the development and inclusion of children with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.
From following playful bunny footprints, to engaging with specifically designed sensory bins, the activation highlighted the importance of inclusion, as the children explored the colourful grounds of the Sunshine Association Centre in search of the hidden chocolate eggs.
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This initiative, co-ordinated by VC Cares, the student volunteer body, formed part of The IIE's Varsity College Sandton's recent student wellness week.
VC Cares members, along with some of the Sunshine Association Centre staff members, guided and supported the children to ensure that every child participated in the fun during the chocolate egg hunt.
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Blessing Moyo, the facilitator at the Sunshine Association Centre, said: 'This initiative bought so much joy to our children. We appreciate that the chocolate egg hunt was so inclusive, and gave each child an equal opportunity to participate'.
Moyo concluded by stating that the chocolate egg hunt highlighted the importance of wellness and inclusion, and reinforced the power of community and compassion.
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