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If you shopped at Westend Spar in Nelspruit this morning, you would have been greeted by four smiling ladies – Ellen McDonald., Aneth Parsons, Ann Rattray and Jean Hallatt – in red and tables full of treasures.
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The Care Buddies were back with their popular White Elephant sale outside Westend Spar – a tradition they keep every first Friday of the month to raise funds for their work in the community.
More than just a sale
Care Buddies is a non-profit organisation committed to loving, caring and supporting the aged through their branches in various areas across the Lowveld.
From companionship and home visits to practical support, their volunteers – like the team photographed this morning – give their time freely to ensure our elderly community members feel seen, loved and never forgotten.
“We do this every first Friday,” one of the volunteers told myLOWVELD.net. The group sets up from early morning outside Westend Spar, selling donated goods.
What was on sale today
This morning’s tables included everything from pre-loved clothing to vintage picture frames from R10, mugs, kitchenware, decor and homeware. All donated by the community, all sold for a good cause.
A simple handwritten sign says it all: CARE BUDDIES.
How you can help
The White Elephant sale runs today for as long as stock lasts at Westend Spar, Nelspruit, and returns every first Friday of the month. However, today’s sale was the last one for the year.
You can support by:
- Popping by and buying something – treasures start from R10
- Donating good quality second-hand goods for future sales
- Dropping a cash donation into their tin at the table
- Sharing this story to spread the word
Every rand goes directly to caring for the aged in Mbombela.
- Where: Outside Westend Spar, Nelspruit
- When: First Friday of every month, from 08:30
myLOWVELD.net salutes the Care Buddies for their selfless service to our community.
