Helderberg Hospice embraces community support

Letter to the Editor|Published 5 months ago

Ladies from the Anglican Women’s Fellowship, from left, Joan Klazen, Ronethia Keur, Marlene Smith, Carol Rossouw,Karin Gordon from Helderberg Hospice, Susan Lewies,Josephine Arendse, Reverend Von Willing, Wilma Ross andJean Sickle.

Karin Gordon, with representative of Somerset West Quilters Guild, Els Barnard.

From left, Debbie van der Westhuizen, Johanna Lotzand Cheryl de Beer.

LOUISE SMITH: HELDERBERG HOSPICE

For nearly 40 years, Helderberg Hospice has been a lifeline for those facing life limiting illnesses, providing the Helderberg community with quality palliative care.

As a non-profit organisation, it depends on the generosity of local supporters, and recent acts of kindness have brought warmth and joy to both patients and staff.

Helderberg Hospice Quilters Guild donated 12 exquisite patchwork quilts. These vibrant, hand-stitched masterpieces now adorn all 10 beds in the 24-hour Support Centre, adding a colourful, homely touch to the patients’ rooms.

Els Barnard, a member of the guild, presented two additional quilts, which will be raffled at the upcoming Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival, taking place from Friday October 25 to Sunday October 27.

Visitors to the festival can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one of these beautiful creations.

The Anglican Women’s Fellowship of St Paul’s in Faure also contributed to the hospice’s ongoing mission, delivering care packs filled with essential toiletries.

These “blessing bags" provide much-needed comfort for patients, especially those receiving care in their own homes.

Hospice nurses are eager to distribute these thoughtful gifts, which bring a bit of brightness to the lives of those they tend to.

Additionally, a local ladies group known as The Daisies chose to recognise the hard-working hospice staff by gifting them with bags of treats, which included handmade and beautifully iced biscuits.

Large smiles from dedicated staff members showed the pleasure that this acknowledgement from the community brought them.

Helderberg Hospice’s work is a testament to the power of community, and these recent contributions are a reminder that support comes in many forms, each equally appreciated.

Make sure to visit the Helderberg Hospice Open Gardens Festival this October for a chance to win one of the stunning quilts and support a cause that is vital to so many.

For more information, call 021 852 4608 or visit www.helderberghospice.org.za