It\u2019s almost time to get out your takkies, buy your laces and show your support for International Tekkie Tax Day.<\/p>\n
The day celebrated on May 25 raises funds for beneficiary NGO\u2019s reaching thousands of vulnerable groups.<\/p>
The community is urged to get involved and to support this worthy initiative.<\/p>\n
Did you know?<\/p>
Did you know that May 25 is International Tekkie Tax Day?<\/p>\n
Did you know that Germiston Child Welfare will be 106 years old on August 12?<\/p>\n
Did you know that Germiston Child Welfare is a participating beneficiary of International Tekkie Tax Day?<\/p>\n
Did you know that your support does not only assist Germiston Child Welfare but more than 260 other welfare organisations working with animals and people?<\/p>\n
Did you know that you, your school and your company can assist to leave a little sparkle in the lives of vulnerable animals and people?<\/p>\n
If your question is: \u201cHow?\u201d Here are some ideas on how to get involved:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Get your staff, families, colleagues, clients and service providers to participate in the fun of International Tekkie Tax Day by wearing your sticker of choice (R10), funky Tekkie Tag shoelaces (R35) and the new \u201cLeave A Little Sparkle\u201d T-shirt (R95 adults and R75 children).<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sponsor children from a disadvantaged school or nursery school\/ECD centre who would love to participate in Tekkie Tax Day but can\u2019t afford the stickers \u2013 buy the stickers and join Germiston Child Welfare in handing them out to them so they can also be part of this special day.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Join Germiston Child Welfare for the Tekkie Tax\/Heavenly Flowers Battle of the Mascots Pre-School Sports Day on May 5 at Colin Mann School to witness how Happy, the Tekkie Tax Mascot, battles it out against other mascots. Entrance will be the purchase of any of the 2018 Tekkie Tax products.<\/p>\n
As a registered public benefit organisation, Germiston Child Welfare issues a Section 18A tax exemption certificate to companies and individuals making a donation.<\/p>\n
So come on – get yourself and others \u201cTekkie-tized\u201d.<\/p>\n
For more information or to place your orders, visit Germiston Child Welfare\u2019s Facebook page \u2013 Child Welfare Germiston, give them a call on 082 804 8376 or email to info@childwelfaregermiston.org.za<\/p>\n
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