For all of Dr Odendaal’s patients that remember her collection of teddy bears and other soft toy animals (that sat on the cupboard shown below) we would like you to know that it is with much joy, gratitude and pleasure that Dr Odendaal has ‘payed forward’ the generosity and heartfelt love that patients exhibited when they gave these soft toy wonders to the Dr, by donating them.
On the back of the fires, the trauma and the immediate need that arose for young people to receive counseling & care, Dr Estia immediately knew where the teddy bears had to go. All the precious little soft toy animals were given over to the temporary counseling unit that was set up at old Edgars, Market Square. Very passionately Dr Estia knew that it was time for these animal friends to find new owners, owners who could do with the cuddles, love and gentleness that comes from holding a soft toy.
May all of the bears and their friends shower love and hope on the youngsters, and the young at heart, that benefited from this donation. And may they bring smiles and peace too!
Thank you to the patients who indirectly have spread the gratitude & love along…