Firefighters Spread Christmas Cheer To Children In Care Homes

The City of Cape Towns Fire Rescue Service has kicked off the holiday season with a heartwarming gesture, bringing early Christmas cheer to children in care homes across the city,

Thanks to a generous partnership with Pick n Pay, firefighters have been delivering wrapped gifts to eight different care facilities, ensuring that many children experience a brighter holiday season.

The initiative stems from the Fire Rescue Service's desire to give back to the community after receiving substantial support from the public, businesses, and NGOs during the devastating fires of last summer. These donations were critical in keeping the firefighting teams sustained while they worked tirelessly to protect the city.

Chief Fire Officer CFO Clinton Manuel expressed the gratitude of the Fire Rescue Service, highlighting the vital role the community's donations played during the fires. "While we cannot reach each person who supported us, we decided to give back to our communities in the form of a social outreach in recognition and thanks to the many donors from whom we receive support during our wildfire period," Manuel said.

The Fire Rescue Service had initially launched a call for members of the service to donate gifts for a Christmas Box campaign. The response was overwhelming, but it was when Pick n Pay stepped in to assist that the initiative really took off. The retailer's support ensured that all the children's Christmas wishes could be fulfilled.