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St Paul's United Church kicks off Women's Month with heartwarming initiative
St Paul's United Church in Mulbarton opened its Women's Month celebrations with a heartfelt initiative to support vulnerable children.
On August 3, the church handed over a collection of knitted teddy bears to Just Footprints, a charity that offers unique outdoor camping experiences and support to children with severe health challenges and disabilities.
The bears – around 40 to 50 in total – were lovingly made by church member Ethne Lappin. Each one carries a message of encouragement, offering comfort and hope to the children who will receive them.
As some children are too ill to attend the charity's camps, the teddy bears will be delivered to a paediatric oncology ward to bring them a sense of love and connection.
Rianna Scheepers, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Just Footprints, accepted the donation on the charity's behalf.
This touching gesture reflects the church's ongoing commitment to community care and its belief in the power of kindness.
The handover also marked the start of St Paul's Women's Month celebrations, a reminder of the impact compassion can have on those most in need.
