The non-profit organisation is a community-based support programme that strives to address issues for young individuals in need of care and support. The project focuses on moral regeneration, HIV prevention, destigmatisation, education and skills development. Currently Nanga Vhutshilo services over 100 families and more than 230 children.
Spearheaded by ex-Bafana Bafana captain and Samsung Mobile ambassador, Shaun Bartlett, the clinic kicked off with a speech to all those present on the importance of dedication, passion and ambition. Thereafter, Samsung handed over their generous donations of various soccer equipment, which was gathered up excitedly and played with immediately.
"Today was all about the power of believing in your dreams. By having the Kaizer Chiefs players with us, we wanted to demonstrate that it is possible - that you CAN achieve whatever you dream of provided you work hard and work smart," says one of SA's favourite soccer celebrities, Shaun Bartlett.
Some of the donations from Samsung included 75 balls, ball pumps, training bibs, hurdles and cones. "It was our goal to ensure that today produced long-lasting memories. And as I look around, I have no doubt that the power of heroes such as Shaun Bartlett, Jimmy Tau and the rest of the team has helped us achieve just that," says Samsung Head of Marketing, Shaun Kirk. "I would like to thank both Shaun (Bartlett) as well as the Kaizer Chiefs team for giving up their time and spending the afternoon with us. Sometimes we all tend to get caught up in our own lives and forget about those who suffer continuous setbacks and whose dreams are often shattered instead of encouraged."
"I must say that I am impressed by what I have witnessed today. These kids are hungry: they are hungry to have fun, to please and to succeed. With the right guidance, we have what it takes to make these little talents into big heroes," concludes Shaun Bartlett.
