{"id":270050,"date":"2025-10-22T12:05:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T10:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/?p=270050"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:56:14","slug":"photos-sir-lowrys-pass-drive-transforms-lives-with-shoes-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/photos-sir-lowrys-pass-drive-transforms-lives-with-shoes-of-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos | Sir Lowry&#8217;s Pass drive transforms lives with shoes of hope"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"270051\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/photos-sir-lowrys-pass-drive-transforms-lives-with-shoes-of-hope\/img_1215_96102\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_1215_96102\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of bringing hope a little closer to home, local NPOs Uyanda Foundation and Academy Centre have partnered with Samaritan&amp;#8217;s Feet SA to distribute &amp;#8220;Shoes of Hope&amp;#8221; to over 1\u2009000 children in Sir Lowry&amp;#8217;s Pass Village, promoting both health and education. Excitement filled the air at Sir Lowry&amp;#8217;s Pass Primary School as the shoe donation initiative kicked into full gear, bringing joy and support to learners, teachers, and representatives from various partnering organisations. Photos: Jamey Gordon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In the spirit of bringing hope a little closer to home, local NPOs Uyanda Foundation and Academy Centre have partnered with Samaritan&amp;#8217;s Feet SA to distribute &amp;#8220;Shoes of Hope&amp;#8221; to over 1\u2009000 children in Sir Lowry&amp;#8217;s Pass Village, promoting both health and education. Excitement filled the air at Sir Lowry&amp;#8217;s Pass Primary School as the shoe donation initiative kicked into full gear, bringing joy and support to learners, teachers, and representatives from various partnering organisations. Photos: Jamey Gordon&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-270051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1215_96102.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the spirit of bringing hope a little closer to home, local NPOs Uyanda Foundation and Academy Centre have partnered with Samaritan&#8217;s Feet SA to distribute &#8220;Shoes of Hope&#8221; to over 1\u2009000 children in Sir Lowry&#8217;s Pass Village, promoting both health and education. Excitement filled the air at Sir Lowry&#8217;s Pass Primary School as the shoe donation initiative kicked into full gear, bringing joy and support to learners, teachers, and representatives from various partnering organisations. Photos: Jamey Gordon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=476&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F4299485490279829%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=220&#038;t=0\" width=\"220\" height=\"476\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowFullScreen=\"true\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1243_96107.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The organisers noted that a highlight of the initiative was building a personal connection with every single learner. Each child gained access at the entrance, passed through registration and handwashing stations, and sat down with volunteers who lovingly washed their feet before fitting their brand-new school shoes. Pictured during an intimate moment of affirmation is Uyanda Foundation volunteer Lorraine Pietersen with Grade 1 learner Me-Shegan Dikana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1220_96181.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Each child walked away with sturdy, comfortable shoes that will support their educational journey.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1236_96160.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracie Ohonme, Samaritan&#8217;s Feet SA board member, connected with her new friend Beyonc\u00e9 Sisi, who enthusiastically gave her new shoes two thumbs up. The seven-year-old Grade 1 learner was sent on her way with a blessing and a smile.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/districtmailhelderberg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_1275_02414.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">These excited Grade 2 classmates couldn&#8217;t contain their joy as they received their brand-new school shoes. 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