They need you! The Stories

Andrew, aged 90, spent his days walking up Grant Avenue Norwood. Even with assistance from his grandson, it took him four hours to walk on his crutches. As he grew older it became increasingly difficult. One of our founders of The Walk Tall Foundation took Andrew under his wing. Andrew was given a wheelchair to make his days easier as well as food money weekly.

Joshua is a 35 year old man suffering from a severe lung disease. Due to his illness it is not possible for him to work. Our founders have tried to place Joshua in jobs but it is not possible for him to work. The only way Joshua survives is with the kindness of others such as our founders who give him food money weekly.

Successful and intelligent, John had a high position in his place of work. Unfortunately disaster struck when John was in a terrible car accident. Everything he had spent his life working for was gone. The accident caused John to loose his voice as well as suffering an agonising back injury. Johns luck seemed to turn around when he claimed from The Road Accidents Fund and was paid out. However, the very same day, all the money John had to his name from his settlement was stolen. For many years John could not find work and with assistance from The Walk Tall Foundation, he was given money, food and clothing until he found work and was able to support himself once again.

Jodi is a single mother of three. She supports her children on a basic salary and no child support from the children’s father. Jodi works as much as possible but this is also very difficult as she is sick. As well as this one of her children has a learing disability as well as Attention Deficit Disorder. For Jodi and her children everyday is a struggle. With help from the founders of The Walk Tall Foundation Jodi is given money monthly as well as a tutor for her children.

William is a single father. Last year William lost his business and due to the economic crisis his new business ventures have failed. As William is an older man, he cannot find work. The founders of The Walk Tall Foundation assist William with accommodation, food parcels and a job.

Susan is n elderly woman who lives alone. Her children have immigrated and as she is often sick, she cannot afford transportation. Our founders have changed Susan’s life by giving her a car.

Amy is a matric student who’s family cannot afford her school fees. She is a highly intelligent girl and our founders assist her with her school fees. Amy is achieving high marks and is a model student.