By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Harare – Fifteen lives got a lift today as POTRAZ handed over 10 paediatric and five standard wheelchairs to St Giles Rehabilitation Centre, empowering children and adults with disabilities to move, learn, and thrive.
The donation, funded through the POTRAZ Charity Golf Tournament, highlights the organisation’s commitment to giving back. Speaking at the ceremony, Director General Dr Gift Kalisto Machengete said:
“These wheelchairs restore not just mobility, but independence, dignity, and hope.”
POTRAZ DG Machangete
Dr. Machengete thanked corporate partners and tournament participants for their support, emphasizing that the initiative represents a collective effort to build a more inclusive society.
He also praised St Giles Rehabilitation Centre for its dedication to rehabilitation and empowerment, noting the Centre’s critical role in transforming the lives of Zimbabweans living with disabilities.
Adding a touch of humor, Dr. Machengete admitted:
“I used to wonder why grown men and women chase a small white ball for hours. Now I understand — it leads to acts of compassion like today’s.”
St Giles Rehabilitation Centre CEO Dr Abel Marize thanked POTRAZ for honouring their pledge saying it was more meaningful and fulfilling.
“I would like to express heartfelt gratitude to POTRAZ for not only pledging but also acting and that made all the difference.
“This act of kindness brings hope and joy to children as well as encouragement in the true spirit of Ubuntu, which stands for working, caring and making a difference,” Dr Marize said.
The handover underscores POTRAZ’s ongoing drive to promote accessibility, social justice, and empowerment, demonstrating how small acts of generosity can create big impacts in the community.
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