MOSSEL BAY NEWS -  The Mossel Bay Association of and for Persons with Disabilities (Mossel Bay APD) is calling on the community to help make this Christmas extra special for 50 children with disabilities.

The gifts, collected through the association's 2026 Christmas Gift Box Project, will go to children attending the iLitha Lethu Special Daycare Centre and those receiving home care through its Respite Care service.

"For these children, a Christmas gift is about more than receiving a present. It is about feeling valued, included and remembered," said Mossel Bay APD. 

"The project aims to ensure that every child experiences the excitement and happiness of opening a gift on Christmas Day."

The Mossel Bay APD said the community, including businesses, churches and schools, could support the initiative by sponsoring a complete gift box at R300 per child. This amount covers a suitable gift and treats.

People can also contribute towards the cost of the boxes or donate individual gifts. 

"Suggested gifts include balls, building blocks, educational wooden puzzles, toy cars, dolls, toy mobile phones, sensory books and other suitable toys. All gifts will be organised and packed by the Mossel Bay APD, taking into consideration each child's individual abilities, interests and needs."

Donations should reach Mossel Bay APD by Monday 23 November.

Gifts can be delivered to the Mossel Bay APD office at 2 Alpha Street, Heiderand, between 09:00 and 15:00 from Monday to Thursday.

Every contribution, large or small, will make a difference. Sponsoring one gift box means one more child can experience the joy of receiving a Christmas present.

For more information, to complete the sponsorship form or to make a contribution, visit www.mbapd.org.za/christmas-gift-box.
Alternatively, contact the Mossel Bay APD on 068 352 7549 or [email protected]. 

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