On the 1^st of July, Welkom 40 in association with OFM and Empire Square Super Spar hosted the final installment of the OFM Groot Vet Kombers Project.

The vetkoek was made, the setup was done and the Welkom 40 Tablers, Louis Du Toit and Louis Radley gathered at Empire Square to await the masses. We were somewhat taken aback by the first rush of hungry Welkomites, but with the efficient help of the OFM team we prevailed. Welkom came out in droves to support us. We planned for an initial 1000 vetkoek to be sold. At 4pm we enlisted the help of Empiere Square and Freshbake and got in another 200 verkoek. The additional vetkoek was sold out in less than 25 minutes!

Welkom’s businesses also came out in force. Businesses challenged each other to donate money and the support was truly amazing!

In total, Welkom 40 in conjunction with Empire Square Super Spar and OFM raised more than R147 000 for our charities.

We engaged ENGO as our main beneficiary with specific focus on their 4 children’s homes in Welkom. Merafong, Welriedal Boys, Welridal Girls and Welkom youth Centre all benefitted in the form of food, blankets, clothes, and beds.

We would like to thank our Louis Radley who brought it to us, OFM for their generous sponsorship and work ethic, and Empire Square Super Spar for their amazing support on the day! We would also like to thank the community of Welkom for their continued support of our endeavors to raise money and help the poor and needy in our community.

YIT
Jurgen Schoeman – Welkom 40 PRO/IRO