Khethiwe says thanks
We are very pleased to share some delightful feedback from the Khethiwe Rehabilitation Centre for Children with Disabilities in South Africa.
“In July 2023, I met a real gentleman named Harry Franks. He told me about the wonderful charity in which he is involved and the work they are doing to get equipment to where it is most needed. I was interested and very happy to respond. However, I had absolutely no idea, of the scope of work, nor of the commitment and dedication of its volunteers.
We continued corresponding, and while I was with my husband on sabbatical in the UK Harry offered to present our NGO, Khethiwe Rehab Centre, to the board. This was followed by confirmation that PhysioNet would ship a container to South Africa for Khethiwe and the other organisations that we work with. I honestly do not think that the reality of this gift dawned on me until I saw the word container, it is just too large to take in. When you have spent over 30 years working in vastly underserved areas and making do with whatever comes to hand, such generosity is almost beyond belief.
Now here we are, the container has arrived and I can hardly believe my eyes. My staff are just speechless because they cannot believe so much equipment could ever come our way. Are we really getting all this equipment? This is way beyond our wildest dreams. After all, some of our clients live in shocking conditions in single rooms or shacks, often with no water or electricity… They are all poor and struggling to make ends meet, but characterised by the fierce self-sacrificial love that a mother has for her child with disabilities. They will all be delighted to be blessed in a way they never imagined and we will be filled with joy and laughter when we distribute this incredible gift.
Thank you seems inadequate for what you, at PhysioNet are doing for us and thousands of others who are among the most marginalised in society; and living with a child who has a disability. Do you even know what an amazing blessing you are to those who benefit from your efforts?
On behalf of the team at Khethiwe, and the kiddies and their families that we serve, our delighted thanks and huge excitement as we wait to see what this huge container has in store for us. With our delighted thanks and anticipation.”
Glenys Ross; Andiswa Zukulu and the Khethiwe Team