As today marks 138 years of the Red Cross Society, the South
African Red Cross society has intensified the battle against human suffering,
poverty and diseases. With COVID-19 as the new kid on the block of killer
diseases, the Red Cross Society in Johannesburg is leading in the fight against
this Novel disease. In South Africa, due to the lock down in order to curb the
further spread of the disease, many families have been left to starve due to
lack of income.
In the past few days we have tailed the two men at the
forefront, Mr Nathan Banda the Branch Manger and Mr Duncan Netshituka the
Communications, Fundraising and Resources Mobilization manager. These two men
are leading a team of over 150 Volunteers in various parts of Johannesburg they are busy helping the needy by
distributing much needed food parcels, sanitizers, face masks , winter clothes
and much needed toiletries.
Mr Netshituka confirmed that there is still a long way to go
and the mammoth task will be made possible if everyone in the society gets
involved and lends a helping hand, be it giving their time, money or any
donations .
As seen on Thursday 07 May 2020 Food parcels worth over R800
each were given to families in need in the Johannesburg Metro and areas like
Rossetenville, South hills, Alexandra, Newlands and Mayfair.
All this distribution was made possible by the donations
from the public and business entities.
For any donations or inquiries please contact Mr Duncan
Netshituka on 0614901509 and Mr Nathan Banda on 0823533738
All donations come in handy in times of need and having
stockpiles of non perishables will enable the South African Red Cross Society
to readily assist when needed.
These gentlemen have expressed gratitude and happiness
towards the help they have received.
With the infection rate spiralling hig, there is still a lot
of work to do.
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