Professional rugby players support Abraham Kriel Childcare

Following the announcement that Abraham Kriel Childcare (AKC) in Johannesburg has been nominated as the beneficiary of the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund, a donation cheque was handed over to Paul Momsen, chief executive of AKC, on 8 May.
Professional rugby players support Abraham Kriel Childcare

Founded in 2013, and the first of its kind charitable initiative, the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund was launched by professional rugby players in South Africa and is the official charity organisation of the players.

Professional rugby players in South Africa consider themselves very fortunate in that they have the opportunity to live out their dreams of playing professional rugby. The rugby players feel that it is only fitting to give back and support communities who are less fortunate by donating funds from the players' business to charitable causes around the country.

Uplifting children

The Fund made its first donation to the Chris Burger Petro Jackson fund last year as well as the J9 Foundation. This year, all five Super Rugby teams, the nine provinces as well as the Springboks will have an opportunity to donate to causes in their respective regions.

"Although, there are so many deserving charities in South Africa, the Golden Lions Rugby Union nominated Abraham Kriel Childcare. The organisation is dedicated to uplifting and improving the lives of so many children and the impact that it has on the lives of these children is absolutely heartening to see. We know that this contribution will impact all of its beneficiaries positively," says Sam Nyaniso of the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund.

"We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund as well as all of the players who are part of this organisation. It is through contributions such as the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund that we can continue to do the work that we are doing and making a difference to the lives of all children in need," says Hilda du Toit, marketing manager of the Abraham Kriel Childcare.

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