Youth Development, Disability, Aug. 31, 2021, 6:20 p.m.

Awesome August celebrations with The Chaeli Campaign

August is our birthday month and we are celebrating 17 years of making a difference in the lives of disabled children, young adults and their communities.

We couldn't have done it without our incredible supporters and we would like to thank you for believing in the work we do! Here's to the next 17 years!

Celebrating 17 Years of The Chaeli Campaign

This month we looked back at the past seventeen years and we can't quite believe all that we have achieved.

What started as a fundraising mission for one little girl's motorised wheelchair has snowballed into an organisation making an impact in the lives of thousands of beneficiaries.

In 2020 alone we impacted the lives of 7 275 beneficiaries, 2 572 of whom are disabled, in 130 communities.

From assistive devices and therapy programmes to parent workshops and theatre productions we have seen children and young adults with disabilities thrive within themselves and within their communities.

With the support of our incredible funders and those individuals who believe in the work that we do we have been able to make a significant impact in the lives of differently-abled children and their communities.

To our staff and service providers who serve with such dedication and passion, we see you and we thank you for your hard work!

We cannot wait to see what the next 17 years brings!

Three cheers for our CSRC Patron!

The 2020 Paralympic Games are currently underway in Japan and we could not be more proud of our South African athletes.

We are especially proud of Chaeli Sports & Recreation Club Patron, Mpumelelo Mhlongo, who competed in the T64 100m event as a T44 Paralympic athlete. He came in 5th overall and broke the Paralympic Record in the T44 category. Congratulations Mpumi!

Mpumi will be competing in the Long Jump on 01 September and in the 200m event on 04 September. Good luck Mpumi, all of us back home are cheering you on!

"I'm just a grown man who likes to play in the sand."

MPUMELELO MHLONGO

CSRC Patron

Chaeli Cottage Preschool Olympics

The Olympics was one of the themes at Chaeli Cottage Preschool recently and the children had so much fun competing in the different events. Pillow case races, egg & spoon races and wheelchair races were accompanied by squeals of laughter and much joy.

The medal handover ceremony was a highlight and the children loved their shiny medals!

STORY OF HOPE...
17 Highlights for 17 Years

In the Story of Hope this month we are sharing 17 highlights from the past 17 years.

For those who have been a part of our journey, these memories will remind you of our humble beginnings and the hope which inspires our vision for inclusion. For those who are less familiar with our path here’s a peek that with a passionate team and a continued belief in the work we do, anything is possible!

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED WITH THE CHAELI CAMPAIGN

Parent Booster Session

We are pleased to announce that we will now be hosting TWO Parent Booster Sessions every month.

Every month we will have one mid-month topic discussion and one parent guest speaker session.

If you would like to join either or both of the sessions email kirsten@chaelicampaign.org for the Zoom link.

We're on Social

The Chaeli Campaign is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn and this is where we update our supporters and followers on the latest news and events for our organisation.

We would love to have you follow along!

Click on the links in the banner below to LIKE and FOLLOW us on social media.

Sign up as a Chaeli Rider in 2021
Join our team of Chaeli Riders as they take to the streets on Sunday, 10 October for the 43rd edition of the Cape Town Cycle Tour.

Ride in Chaeli colours and use your race as a fundraiser in support of our work.

Email events@chaelicampaign.co.za for more information.