FAIRVIEW’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY RAISES R40 000 FOR CHARITY

The annual Christmas in July charity event held this past weekend at Fairview Racecourse helped  raise R40 000 for charity. The beneficiary for this year’s event was the Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society.

Mark and Dorrie Sham of Sham Racing, contributed largely to the success of the event by rounding up their family, friends and donating R40 000 to this worthy cause. Access Racing, also joined in on the spirit of selflessness this Mandela month and provided all meals and snacks for children at no cost.

To ensure that the money raised serviced needs of the children, Fairview staff purchased blankets, floor-mats, towels, toiletries and more for Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society. The remaining balance will go towards providing food to the crèche on a monthly basis. 

Well known socialite, and board member from the Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society, Theo Klaas, said “We are overwhelmed and extremely grateful for the hospitality extended to the children and the very generous donation from the racing fraternity. The day was a huge success and as always, Fairview Racecourse went all out to ensure an amazing event.”

Launched in 2013, Christmas in July is an annual event held in July where Fairview Racecourse contributes to Mandela month by hosting a charity day to help raise funds for local charities. Last year, children from the MTR Smit Home benefited and this year 70 pre-primary children from the Uitenhage Child and Family Welfare Society were the recipients of this goodwill.