Cape Town - The thrill of a challenge and swing of a club brought the best out of those involved in the Cluver Markotter Horizon House Golf Day.
With the involvement of Cluver Markotter Attorneys and other businesses and individuals who recently took part in the golf day in Stellenbosch, close to R250 000 was raised for Horizon House, a residential and sheltered-employment centre specialising in the holistic care of people with a primary intellectual disability.
Isak Theron, who took part in the golf day, said: “It is an excellent opportunity for the community to support Horizon House. I have seen first-hand the incredible impact on families where some members found a home there and love to support them.”
Wilbar Robberts, who was also part of the event, said: “It’s a great golf day that Horizon House puts together every year. It is always fully subscribed and is very well supported by businesses and individuals in Stellenbosch.”
Regarding the competition, he said the pressure got to his team as they could not defend their title.
“Unfortunately, the golf was not very good, but we thoroughly enjoyed the wet holes and the prize-giving,” he added.
Candidate attorney at Cluver Markotter Thembalethu Seyisi said: “I am overjoyed that I could partake at such a purposeful event. It is heart-warming that our firm is committed to social impact and ensuring that human dignity is not just a constitutional value but a lived reality for residents at Horizon House.”
Manager of development at Horizon House Elzabi van Wyk said they were thrilled by the amount of money that was raised.
“Funds raised through our events are to ensure the sustainability of the centre, for instance to general running costs or where it is most needed. We currently have 15 residents who require financial support, and by contributing to the running costs for the centre, it also helps contribute to their care.
“Horizon House is a non-profit company responsible for its own funding. In order to run a financially sustainable centre, we have to supplement our income with a diversified strategy which includes donations, sales, fund-raising, events and bequests.
“We actually have a programme where people can sponsor a person. A committed donation over a long term will support persons who do not otherwise have family, a support base, or the necessary means to an income,” she said.
Horizon House was established in 1974 and is situated on the outskirts of Onder-Papegaaiberg in Stellenbosch. The house can care for 145 people. They provide employment to all residents and close to 40 day-workers.
Weekend Argus