The Ilze Halliday Foundation - Blog
What a busy week its been! Santa Shoebox Project 2013 drop-off in Pretoria is kicking off tomorrow. Yesterday saw us setting up shop in Pretoria North/Magalieskruin at the very generous NG church Magalieskruin. Without their help this would not have been possible at all.
I had my little ones push trolleys filled with gifts from my home to drop-off (thanks kids!! Such a help it was indeed..sorry you guys got so tired and sweaty!) while the team helped me to set up the whole operation. Lisanne (miss Logistics 2013 in my view) were at the head of all this...the planning of the where to put what...amazing job you did, girl! Thanks ever so much! Dorette, you are one cool lady....Suzanne with your beautiful British accent....love you to death, girl! Lynn, always smiling and supportive and Nicole....bringing some style to the venue by just being there! The volunteers were also wonderful and I am looking forward to working with them during the next three days (yes, I know it sounds like a movie...but whatever floats your boat...).
I need to thank my donors....without them this entire operation will be impossible...Annalie Lewis from LA Sport, Derek Pretorius from Pretoria North Toyota, Hannelie de Beer from NG church Magalieskruin (not only for your generous donation, but also for all the support you gave during set-up - the emotional support as well!), the ladies from Deltamune, Centurion who heralded the opening of drop-off by bringing the first ever pledged boxes to the venue and Michelle Malan and her lovely friend who donated teen clothing at the last minute...may you all be blessed.
So people, next time we speak this entire Shoebox-business is nearly at its end. Only the celebrations to go and the year is done....but we are far from finished and sourcing for next year's sponsors are already underway. So if you want to get involved with us in 2014...contact me NOW! You will NOT be disappointed....I promise LOTS of action and also, LOTS of friendship and love.
What greater thing than to help our little people grow into great adults...let us then be the example and help them to 'create a culture of caring'.
Boxes for teens needed NOW!!!! - The Ilze Halliday Foundation
C'mon people!!! Pledges needed NOW! If you don't have time to buy the items for a box, please contact me IMMEDIATELY!!! Call me on 0724360562 or email ilzehallidayfoundation.sharon@gmail.com OR just in-box me on FB with your contact details and I'll get back to you ASAP. ONE WEEK TILL DROP-OFF AND WE NEED AT LEAST 2000 BOXES!!! So HURRY UP!!!
The Ilze Halliday Foundation - Blog
My fellow committee members have been running around like busy bees since this week-end. Dorette, Brittany and Suzanne packed and stacked over the week-end and yesterday Suzanne, me and Laura did the same. (Picture left shows Suzanne's garage....the epicentre of ALL the action!!)
Apart from the nearly 70 boxes we did yesterday, I finally counted the bags me and the family filled over the weekend....101 in total!!!! I've been promised a financial donation which will contribute to much needed fillers....things like soap, toothpaste/brushes, facecloths and sweets...so it's off to the shops as soon as the funds come in.
Santa Shoebox Drop-0ff
Yes people!! It's finally time for those shoeboxes you wrapped and packed with so much love and care to start its journey toward the child you sponsor! So don't wait, bring your shoeboxes to the drop-off venue (shown below) from today (24/10) until Saturday (26/10). Times for drop-off daily between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Call me if you need more info or have trouble bringing the box...we'll make a plan to pick it up/drop it off elsewhere. Nr 0724360562 or inbox me at ilzehallidayfoundation.sharon@gmail.com. Haven't pledged yet? Don't wait another second! Go to Santa Shoebox Project on FB or website: www.santashoebox.co.za.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
On Saturday we will be selling some handcrafted items from the Eersterust Care and Training Centre, as well as Santa Shoebox Cupcakes made by Cupcake Annie ('Sisterw Wood)...stop in and have a browse after you've deposited your box.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!
SANTA SHOEBOX.....TICK-TOCK!!! - The Ilze Halliday Foundation
Filled nearly 70 boxes today plus those sponsored by Ilse le Roux, Henriette Crafford and Carin Immelman.
Drop off is in less than 2 weeks people!!! So pledge your box NOW! Go to www.santashoebox.co.za or contact me directly (0724360562 or ilzehallidayfoundation. sharon@gmail.com).
We here in Pretoria still need more than 2000 boxes. Please understand this is ABOUT THE CHILDREN....don't disappoint them.
Sharon Halliday Hattingh
Only 400 boxes to go before we reach 100 000, but please don't stop pledging! We have added some extra names in certain cities, but many like Pretoria North (Magalieskruin) still need hundreds of boxes pledged before we can even begin to look at their waiting list. Please share with your friends and family - only a few weeks to go!To register and pledge visit www.santashoebox.co.zaThank you to Stor-age for their generosity in sponsoring these promoted posts! www.stor-age.co.za
