"I received the parcel for my daughter. Thank you very much, really appreciate you and your teams effort to make a difference in our lives.  Keep up the good work and keep safe."

"Good evening. I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart…. Don’t know how to xpress myself in words… I appreciate it very much…"

"The Up Ministry of Raising Hope SA and Durbanville Baptist Church is very special to myself and my daughter, who has Down Syndrome.  One of the challenges of having a child with special needs is that it is often very difficult to enable her to have social interaction with other people who have special needs. Up Ministry has enabled her to have social gatherings where she is accepted and understood, a place where she feels welcome and can be part of something bigger. Not only does the Up Ministry provide for my daughter but also for me as a parent with special needs - it's so awesome to have a place where you can share your experiences, concerns and dreams with other parents who may not walk in your exact shame shoes but who follow roughly the same path.  While us parents know our children are being entertained and stimulated we get to share and learn not only from each other but from professionals. My daughter always gets really excited when it's time for an UP DAY as we call them- really these days are "uppers" for all of us, we always leave feeling happy and recharged.  Thank you so much to all those involved in enriching our lives."

"Thank you so much for assisting my family and neighbor. What you are doing is amazing!! I hope one day this will all pass and I can lend a hand in some way. God bless."

"Morning I received my parcels thanks so much how can u say thank u to the hampers of hope."

"Thank you so much for the hamper.  I really appreciate it very much … may God bless you."

"Good morning. From the bottom of my heart Thank You so much for the food May God bless you and your organisation."

"Thank you so much for Saturday morning... J had a lovely time with his buddy and is exceptionally proud of his creations.... The parent talk was very helpful with many things and I wish we could have more people connected to such talks and enrich so many more families lives... it's truly much appreciated. Many Blessings to you and everyone that came together to make the morning so special"

"I would like to thank you so much for the food parcels. I’m so grateful."

"Hi Goodday. Thank you so much for everyone involved in providing this hampers. Im feeling so grateful and blessed…its my birthday today. Just show what God can do. Thank you very much."

"From me and my family we would like to say a huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the food hamper. May God bless you and your npo and your family."

"My name is Natjwa Bester, I received the parcel for my daugter Askifah Booley. Thank you very much, really appreciate you and your teams effort to make a difference in our lives/ Keep up with the good work and keep safe to you all. God bless. Thanks."

People with disability partner with cyclist, Brett Chilcott to raise funds for food hampers for children with disabilities and their families Brett Chilcott and David Klinkradt take to the the roads of the Cape Peninsula as they cycle their 10th Cape Town Cycle Tour together on Sunday the 10th March. They will be doing the 109km route, and while enjoying a day out in his buggy (David) pulled by Brett, they will also be doing this race to raise awareness about the possibilities open to those with disabilities. The pair are also raising funds for Raising Hope South Africa's Hampers of Hope feeding project. Each hamper costs R550 and to donate, you can go to https://www.givengain.com/cc/cycling-for-change/

"Good evening dear. I just received my food parcel now dear. I just want to thank u very much for the parcel really appreciate dear. May God bless u all who gave the food parcel. May God bless urs to grow from strength to strength and to helo the community.  Thank u once again."

"Hi Mary just wanted to say thank you so much for arranging this morning's talk/play! The talk was great for creating awareness of what we need to do. And the kids had so much fun - the volunteers were so awesome! We will definitely like to join again."