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Uniting Reformed Church's donation drive supports mothers and children at Red Cross Hospital

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The Women's Ministry members, from left are, Johanna Lawrence, Denise de Koker, Yvonne Barnes, Barryan Ludick, Dinah Meyer, Margie Williams, Nora van Dieman, Kathy de Koker, Isobel Africa and Susan Moos.

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The Uniting Reformed Church in Retreat recently wrapped up a successful donation drive of toiletries and clothing for mothers and children at The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital on Sunday, July 20.

Organised by the Christian Women's Ministries of the URC with chairperson Denise de Koker, the project is part of the church’s annual Red Cross Shoe Box Initiative. This year, the church chose to donate toiletries and clothing separately for mothers and children.

Ms de Koker, said: “Donations for children ranged from ages 3 to 12. We also gathered items to assemble care packages for mothers who spend long periods with their children at the hospital.”

The initiative highlights the church’s ongoing commitment to supporting the community and providing comfort to families in need.