Primary school pupils in KuGompo City are proving that no act of kindness is too small by launching a community-wide rally to raise vital funds for St Bernard’s Hospice through their annual Copper and Coin Drive.
The initiative, driven by the pupils of President Primary in Quigney, aims to bring hope, comfort, and tangible relief to the area’s most vulnerable patients in the city.
President Primary teacher Gwen Verwey expressed immense pride in the pupils, noting that the drive had become a cornerstone of the school’s annual charity efforts.
Over the last four years alone, the school has collected R3,807,85 entirely out of loose change.
This year, however, the pupils are aiming even higher.
“This year, we decided to challenge ourselves to collect even more, with our goal set at R4,000,” Verwey told the Go! on Monday.
“If we collect more than that, it would be absolutely amazing.”
The campaign has already surpassed its target, with R4,500 counted and sorted so far.
With the momentum building daily, both teachers and pupils are confident they can smash their previous records.
While the financial target is important to help sustain the hospice’s essential palliative care services, Verwey said the drive also carried a deeper educational purpose for the children.
“This fundraiser is not only about collecting money, but also about teaching our learners the importance of caring for others, showing compassion, and helping those in need,” she said.
“We want our children to understand that when someone is struggling, we can work together as a community to make a difference.”
With the target in sight, President Primary is calling on the broader community to dig deep into their pockets, couches, and car consoles to help them bridge the remaining gap.
Members of the public who wish to donate copper or silver coins are invited to support the initiative in two ways.
They can either drop off donations at the school administration office, or can reach out via the official President Primary School Facebook page, and the school will arrange to have the coins collected.
“Every coin, no matter how small, can help bring comfort and care to someone who truly needs it. Together, we can make a difference.”
