20/05/2026
As we move toward the middle of the year, I find myself pausing to reflect.
At the start of the year, many of us set intentions and goals, but Iβve come to value this mid-year moment just as much. Itβs a chance to ask: What have we achieved so far, and where are we heading next?
For us at Hospice Stellenbosch, this year has already brought meaningful progress, but also important reminders of the work still ahead. One of my personal goals for the remainder of the year is to grow and strengthen our volunteer programme by deepening community involvement.
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do, and I would love to see more people step into this space of care, connection, and service.
We also have a number of events coming up, and my hope is that they do more than raise awareness. I hope they bring people together, sparking conversations, building relationships, and opening doors to new ideas for sponsorships and fundraising support.
Because ultimately, this work is not ours alone. It belongs to the community we serve and the community that supports us.
As we continue into the second half of the year, I remain deeply hopeful about what we can still build together.
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