THE countdown to the fourth annual White T-Shirt Day has begun and the Nkosinathi Foundation of and for Blind and Partially Sighted People has challenged all schools, businesses and individuals in Nelson Mandela Bay to participate in this awareness and fund-raising event.
White T-Shirt Day is aimed at breaking the barriers of blindness faced by children living in the Eastern Cape, as well as creating awareness in schools and among the public about eye health, possible warning signs of visual impairment and the importance of maintaining one’s vision.
Participation in the event is easy. Simply purchase a unique White T-Shirt Day sticker from the organisation and wear it in combination with a white shirt on Friday, April 16.
Stickers are R5 for primary school learners and R10 for high school learners, corporates and individuals.
Along with the sticker sales, awareness talks are available for schools and corporates, as well as basic screenings and awareness material distribution for participating schools.
“All of the funds raised from the initiative will be used to provide critical education, skills development and rehabilitation services, as well as assistive educational toys for blind and partially sighted children.
“A portion of the funds will also be used to purchase and distribute specialised equipment,” said Cashelle McLean, public relations and awareness co-ordinator for Nkosinathi Foundation of and for Blind and Partially Sighted People.
For more info and to purchase stickers contact Cashelle at awareness@nkosinathifoundation.org or call the foundation’s office at 041 487 1150.
Issued by: Nkosinathi Foundation
