On the 10 December, the Dis-Chem Foundation sponsored a Christmas party for the wonderful children who live in Alexandra Township.  620 children from the Phutaditjaba Community Centre in Alexandra Township were given the wonderful opportunity to celebrate a memorable, fun, festive, delicious and entertaining Christmas party - filled with lots of fun things to do - special rides to go on and yummy treats with which to fill their tummy’s! 

The Dis-Chem Foundation managed to organize the wrapping of all 620 gifts, not an easy task, but certainly a pleasant and rewarding one.  The children (aged from 1 - 14 years) played all day with lots of fun things to enjoy, thanks to Clamber Club, jumping castles, stilt walkers and 1st Hot Dog Co.  They were so excited to have candy floss, popcorn, slush and hotdogs. 

All in all they had a fabulous time.  Over and above all the fun activities, each child also had their very own balloon made, by the balloon stilt characters - and they were in awe and glee of this amazing "balloon maker"! Many of them spent the whole afternoon with Clamber Club, climbing and crawling and balancing and doing little "field trips" amongst all the different colourful equipment... this was a huge favourite amongst many! 

At the end of the afternoon, each child was handed a "Dis-Chem Foundation surprise goody bag" which was filled with crayons, juice, crisps and chocolate treats to have for home.  What fun it was to spoil these special little souls and to share in their special and uplifting experience.  Laughter and screams of joy were heard throughout the day. 

It was a Christmas to be remembered with a big smile.  Thank you to all the Dis-Chem Benefit Cardholders for making these special occasions a reality for so many disadvantaged communities.