GUMBY

Paws for People Therapy Dogs visit the physically and mentally disabled children at Rainbow Day Care Centre in Randfontein twice a month for some hands-on quality time. Daisy the beautiful white Standard Poodle and Gumby the Township Rescue love their "job" and are highly trained, well-socialised,  nonjudgmental and loving. Daisy loves to play fetch and walk with the kids zig-zagging between the bright pink cones in the playroom, while Gumby prefers to be petted and brushed, and never leaves without having at least one braid dangling from his ear or tail. Both dogs love cuddles from the more disabled, less mobile children and seem to have a calming peaceful influence. Nothing quite like hugging a dog to bring joy and a sense of wellbeing and self worth. For more on Paws for People Therapy Dogs visit www.pawsforpeople.co.za or contact Leslie de Klerk on 0829018267 or e-mail lesley.deklerk@pixie.co.za Paws for People really need many more dedicated handlers and therapy dogs because they are unable to meet the high demand for visits.

Rainbow Day Care Centre is the only facility of its kind on the West Rand. It is a community development project which provides day care services to 40 mentally and physically challenged children from Mohlakeng, Toekomsrus and Kagiso. Amongst other things, Rainbow provides the children with two nutritionally balanced meals and transportation. There are social work and rehabilitation services and a program of stimulation is being implemented for the children. As a non-profit welfare organization (003-969 NPO) Rainbow depends heavily on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporates in order to continue helping these very special children. They invite the public to visit the centre at the JCI Transport building on Main Reef Road Randfontein. Donations are always very much needed and appreciated, either a cash donation or please speak to Mrs Tatum Solomons (Social Worker & Project Manager) with regards to their Wish List on 011 6936841 or  Download document for more on Rainbow Day Care Centre.