Wheels for women
SANDTON – Marketing, events, communication and training company, PPLight donated 500 wheelchairs for women with disabilities as part of Women's Month at a special occasion at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Kabelo Mosito, communications director of PPLight said, “We approached a few centres for women with disabilities who needed wheelchairs, as well as corporates to partner with us in making a difference and providing funds for wheelchairs,” she said.
“[As a company] we firmly believe in empowering women, building relationships and improving lives.”
Eight centres received the 500 wheelchairs including the Itireleng Centre in the West Rand, the Tokologo Disability Centre in Soweto and Sithandiwe Disabled Chair Centre in Alexandra.
Executive director of the convention centre, Mati Nyazema, said the centre was proud to have been included in the initiative which empowered those in need.
“It is always rewarding to give a helping hand to those in need and see the smiles on their faces,” she said.
“These wheelchairs will provide mobility, independence and integration opportunities for people who have impaired mobility.”
An Alexandra resident, Jacobeth Morake, one of the recipients of the wheelchairs, expressed joy at being included in the Women’s Month celebrations and thanked PPLight for the generous donation.
In addition to the generous donation, female attendees were also treated to entertainment, refreshments and massages from Repang mobile spa, ensuring the women ended off Women’s Month on a high note.
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