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DISABILITY DAY & CULTURAL MARKET
Food, Music & Summer Fun is all you need in December! The sound of people gathering created a buzz on Saturday morning. Small business owners from all over Durban gathered for our Disability Day & Cultural Market. As the smell of freshly made snacks filled the air it was time to begin with the entertainment, creating awareness of the Blind and Deaf who wowed the public with their talents. It started off with a relaxing yoga session, a fashion show showcasing our talented deaf sewing team, a demonstration from the SA Blind Cricket Team, a fierce Karate class with a few upcoming blackbelts and a finale from a blind piano player which earned him a standing novation for his incredible performance. We would like to thank all stallholders, speakers, Ngo representatives, performers and everyone who supported our amazing cause on Disability Day!
BLIND NAVIGATOR'S RALLY
START YOUR ENGINES! Our drivers were fueled up and ready on Sunday Morning for our annual Blind Navigators Rally. A unique event that allows abled bodied drivers to receive braille written instructions from their blind co-drivers. As our skilful drivers passed through the seven check points with accuracy, the twist and turns of the road did not stop them from winning the ultimate prize. Everyone walked away a winner and had a fantastic time, awarding every driver and navigator a certificate. The KZNBDS is so grateful for everyone who was apart of our 2024 BNR.
Read, Set, Go! See you in 2025!
DIWALI EXTRAVAGANZA 2024
The lighting of lamps, the clinking of champagne flutes and the enchanting notes of the sitar was only the beginning for every guest who entered our Diwali extravaganza. Champagne and a curated selection of sweetmeats welcomed our glamorous guest who came to impress, one could only feel Bollywood had come to Durban and our stars shined bright. The night began with notes of classical Indian music, setting the tone for the incredible performances of traditional and fusion dancing to celebrate the rich Indian culture of South Africa. Our President, Veetha Sewkuran touched the hearts of many with her speech, highlighting the importance of supporting our society and harnessing our advantages and skills for the future of the Blind & Deaf.
As the night kicked off and drinks started to flow, every guest was catered to a three course meal accompanied by the beautiful music and conversation. After dessert had been served, the night ended with BANG! As pledges came rolling in from all our dedicated sponsors and guests.
We would like to thank every guest who pledged on our Diwali night. Your contribution has made the most significant impact. Although the night was showered in glitz & glam, it was filled with the most generous hearts.
EYE CAN WALK 2024
As the bees and the birds gathered bright and early on a sunny Saturday morning so did all the participates for our ECW 2024, who were pumped up and ready for the 10k & 5k at Kings Park Stadium on the 14th of September. The morning smell of delicious aromatic coffee from CAFE ROSE complimented our spicy Samoosa Den which permeated the air as everyone fueled up for the race.
Our participates were entertained until the very end by no other than the amazing radio station, Lotus F.M, who played groovy tunes and brought their energizing motivation as our runners crossed the finish line and received their well-deserved goodie bags at the recovery points. This year’s ECW surpassed all expectations and was an astounding success because of ALL OF YOU!. Thank you to all our sponsors, employees, volunteers and a BIG Thank you to YOU, who supported us in giving Blind & Deaf people opportunities of independence were their disabilities will not be a setback but a comeback. Your support shines light for everyone in understanding that ‘disabled people are abled’ and they too, hold the key to our future. We hope to see you next year.
EYE CAN WALK 2025, SEE YOU THERE!
