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Source : Stunning Rainbow Blankets Start Arriving for Winter “KnitWits” Project (goodthingsguy.com)   The KnitWits of 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day have been sending in all their “Rainbow of Hope” blankets, and some are already reaching people in need.   South Africa (27 January 2022) – Every year, the KnitWits, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, get an exciting assignment from founder Carolyn Steyn. The assignment is set for Nelson Mandela Day, which is then […]

Source : Habitat for Humanity Launch Support Relief for KZN (goodthingsguy.com) Habitat for Humanity South Africa has launched a Support Relief fund that will be used to help families that lost everything during the flooding.   KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (19 April 2022) – Habitat for Humanity South Africa works to build homes for people and communities in need by partnering with various parties as well as the community itself. They have set up a fund to […]

source : https://joynews.co.za/final-push-govt-extends-severe-covid-restrictions-in-the-workplace/ Written by: Errol Naidoo Article source: familypolicyinstitute.com We’re in the final stretch to ensure every citizen’s voice is heard on the draft “Regulations Relating to the Surveillance and Control of Notifiable Medical Conditions: Amendment.” I estimate more than 300,000 submissions have already been sent to the Dept of Health. However, if you forward this newsletter to all your contacts and urge them to comment on the proposed “Amendment to the National Health Act” before 15 […]

Source: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/lifestyle/2-million-to-fight-cancer/ CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is deeply thankful to every South African that purchased a flip flop day sticker; they managed to raise R2 million! South Africa (07 April 2022) – The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA celebrated its 3rd annual flip flop day on the 18th of February 2022 and managed to raise over R2 million to support children fighting cancer. CHOC is a non-profit organisation that advocates for the health and well-being of children […]

  Source: https://www.southernliving.com/culture/pets/orlando-health-arnold-palmer-hospital-for-children-facility-dog-parks-canine-companions Meet the Children’s Hospital Facility Dog That Knows 40 Commands, Including How to Play Cards For one Florida children’s hospital, the newest “therapeutic tool” has four paws, a wet nose, and is met with smiles everywhere he goes. Parks, a two-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, started working at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in February and has already left quite an impression. As the hospital’s first facility dog, Parks works with the child […]