Jacaranda FM listeners donate a record R3.6-million to farming communities in the Free State
Jacaranda FM listeners have so far donated R3.6-million to assist Free State Farmers in the midst of the fire devastation.
BACKGROUND: Jacaranda FM listeners have responded with incredible generosity and support for farming communities in the Free State, who have been brought to their knees by devastating fires. At least 100,000 hectares of grazing, crops, and farm infrastructure have been destroyed over the past week. On Friday, former Springbok lock Bakkies Botha appealed to Jacaranda FM listeners to support a convoy of trucks, loaded with fodder and feed for cattle and livestock, that could be brought to safety, as well as veterinarian medical supplies to treat burnt animals. Good Morning Angels got the ball rolling with a donation of R50,000.
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Initially, nine trucks were scheduled to leave for the Free State on Sunday, 25 October - but thanks to the support of Jacaranda FM listeners, more than 50 truckloads of assistance reached the area. Bakkies is putting together a final relief convoy to the Free State on 14 November 2020 - and all funds donated will go towards this mission of hope and assistance. So far, donations for this mission of hope and vital assistance have reached a total of: R3.6-million!
YOU CAN DONATE:
To donate to this cause, click on “Donate”, select Good Morning Angels and follow the prompts.
All funds donated from Friday, 23 October 2020, to midnight on Wednesday, 28 October 2020, will go towards the Free State Farm Fires.
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