South Africa\u2019s biggest non-food retailer, Edcon, answered the call to \u201cBe More Madiba\u201d having reached their target on Mandela Day to pair 400 pairs of shoes for Epworth Children\u2019s Village.<\/p>\n
On July 29, Edcon made good on their word and visited the children at Epworth to deliver the shoes they had paired.<\/p>
They were greeted with much delight by the children, who were so thrilled they could hardly contain their excitement throughout the handover.<\/p>\n
In addition to the school shoes, Edcon extended themselves even further and also donated takkies and slippers for each child.<\/p>
\u201cEdcon will lead the transformation journey and help turn dreams into reality,\u201d said Edcon\u2019s general manager for transformation, Elelwane Pahlana.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were thrilled to have the participation of Edcon CEO, Bernie Brookes, the executives and our union on this shoe pairing initiative.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sentiments shared with the children were those of spreading the message of Mandela to do good for others.<\/p>\n
The children promised in unity to take good care of their new shoes before wishing the Edcon team a \u201csuper duper weekend\u201d.<\/p>\n
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