Schools, companies and individuals from across the country revealed their inner sailors, captains, mermaids and pirates to raise funds for persons with disabilities at this year’s Casual Day on 7 September 2012 – the biggest fundraising drive for persons with disabilities in South Africa.
In the photo: the cast of 7de Laan get into the act for Casual Day
According to the organisers of Casual Day, as of the end of Friday a total of R3.8 million has been raised! This amount is already more than what was raised in 2011 at this time. The total amount raised will only be determined at a later stage.
This year’s theme was ‘Get on Board’ and people went all out. People dressed up as navy personnel, captains, pirates, mermaids, and even as star fish. This annual national campaign encourages people to make a donation of R10 for an official Casual Day sticker towards persons with disabilities and to dress differently on this day.
Epilepsy South Africa’s National Office headed out to DHL Newlands on 1 September for the Currie Cup match between the Western Province and the Blue Bulls. They sold Casual Day stickers and even had Able, the Casual Day mascot, do a quick stint on a drenched Newlands field. Epilepsy South Africa’s National Office would like to thank Western Province Rugby for this fantastic show of support to Casual Day.
Epilepsy South Africa would also like to thank each and every individual who supported the initiative this year, with special mention to Alexander Forbes, The Foschini Group, Midlands Medical Centre, Pathcare, Tellumat, Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes, Capitech Bank, Drake and Scull, Parmalat, Coronation Fund Managers, Maersk, ADP Projects, Boland College, Bowman Gilfillan, Mustek, Aegis Media, Cadiz Special Projects, Marpro, International Labour Organisation, Reeds N1 City, Servochem, Team IT, Tomcat Advertising Agency, Ceres Beverage Company, X-International, Trans Hex Operations and all the special individuals who contributed.
Remember that every R10 donation for an official Casual Day sticker helps to make a difference in the life of someone else. If you are keen to get involved next year, contact Wynand du Toit on 021 595 4900 or email him at fundraising.no@epilepsy.org.za to be able to receive your Casual Day 2013 information as early as possible.