𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧: 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐲
“For me, true fulfilment doesn’t lie in material possessions, but comes from what you give back to the community, especially to the people who find themselves in extreme poverty,” these are the words of the people’s servant Lion James van Heerden.
“It makes me feel good” The Advertiser has recently caught up with Van Heerden at his new home in Beyers Park, Boksburg, where he shared his journey with community services and his dreams for the future of the country.“I’m always committed to creating a better society through charitable causes, and I believe that the world can become a better place if more people start giving to good causes.
He worked for Atlas Aircraft for 10 years and later worked in the plastics industry, Gundle Plastics, before he joined Aberdare Cables where he retired about eight years ago. “It would be nice if we can get a little bit more support from the people of Boksburg to be able to meet the ever- increasing demands to take care of poor and vulnerable children.
Van Heerden said they would like to reopen the home on South Street to accommodate at least six children and the house mother. He appeals for sponsors to make that mission a dream come true. To donate, contact the acting director Nompumelelo Gidela on 011 039 4679. “I think the municipalities haven’t got enough money because of whatever happened in the past, but I see the city is now tackling the potholes. That may be seen as a small“Yes things are very bad, with all these high rates of crime, expensive petrol and electricity and the worse economy exacerbated by load-shedding, but we love our country and my wife and I feel comfortable here.
people based on the qualities they have, even if those individuals are affiliated with different political organisations. He explained that money raised during their fundraisers is used to buy food which is then distributed among residents of the informal settlements. Meanwhile, the Lions Operation Brightsight project continues to provide services to many individuals who cannot afford the cost of an eye test and glasses.Qualifying individuals are, however, expected to contribute a fee of R300 to be tested and be provided with the prescribed glasses for reading and distance sight.
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