Businesses and individuals came out in their numbers to support the annual Golf Day fundraising event of Sunfield Home at the Paarl Golf Course.
The event took place last Thursday (23 October) and was in aid of Sunfield Home, a centre for intellectual disabled adults. The goal of the Golf Day was to raise awareness and funds for the centre, which is situated in Wellington.
On the day of the event Elmarie van Schalkwyk, managing director at Sunfield Home, said she is very excited, especially after she saw how cheerful everyone looked.
“The people who are here at the Paarl Golf Club today are supporting Sunfield for a fundraising initiative by playing golf with us. The funds generated here will supplement our budget deficits. So, it could be for food, for the electricity to keep the place running, it could be to pay the staff, but, most importantly, for the care of our residents to make sure they are perfectly looked after.”
Van Schalkwyk added: “Sunfield Home is a centre for intellectual disabled adults from the age of 18 years. We try to accommodate them as long as possible while they are still physically strong. So, it is a home for them and then also a workplace for these people who cannot work in the wider market.
“We invite everyone to come and visit us so that we can show you what we do and that you can meet our residents and receive all the love they radiate.”
A dinner was held later that evening where everyone were thanked for their contributions. As part of the dinner there was a prize-giving as well as an auction of some of Sunfield Home residents’ artwork.
Sunfield Home welcomes donations and anyone who would like to make a donation can contact Elmarie van Schalkwyk via email at elmarie@sunfieldhome.co.za.
