THE Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of PE brought smiles to the faces of many less-fortunate children in a unique way this festive season.
The #ToysForCharity Fishing Day, a port specific Christmas charity drive, bears testament to the warm hearts of Nelson Mandela Bay anglers.
This partnership with the keen angling community of Nelson Mandela Bay generated more than 230 toys, which were handed over to three different charity organisations recently. These included In-Safe Hands, in Schauderville, Sinako – We Can, in Newton Park and the EP Children’s Home in Perridgevale.
The port also recently invited the angling community to participate in the #ToysForCharity Fishing Day at the Charl Malan Quay, through partnership with various fishing tackle shops.
The key condition for participation in this ideal fishing opportunity was the donation of toys to the value of at least R100 to gain entrance onto the quay for a day of fishing.
Port manager, Rajesh Dana, said, “Allowing access to the Charl Malan Quay on a quarterly basis, is in line with the vision of transforming the port into a ‘Smart People’s Port’.” More importantly, it allows the port to be creative by including the community in these events to contribute towards the less fortunate people in our city, he added.
“As a result of the continuous participation in our fishing days, the Port of PE managed to put smiles on children’s faces who otherwise would not have received a gift this festive season. We would not have been able to do this without the generous hearts of the Nelson Mandela Bay angling community,” said Dana.
The Port of PE hosts fishing days every quarter with each fishing day geared towards a different charitable cause.
