Daniel&FriendsFund

We believe we can achieve our vision of being an advocate for children with special needs by building a stronger, more intimate special needs community

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What is the funniest thing your child has ever said?

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#QOTD "| To design is to communicate clearly by whatever means you can control or master." -Milton Glaser

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Have you considered doing yoga with you child? It enhances self-awareness of the body and emotional state.

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What would your child rather do?

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Imagination is crucial for creativity. Here's how you can inspire your child and let the creative juices flow: https://t.co/vQwvHjhRzS

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What is the biggest lesson your child has taught you?

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#OurTeam Kate Laurie started her career at WITS Language School as a general administrator, tending to finances, marketing and client liaison. She was soon recruited by Media24 Family Magazines. Read her story here: https://t.co/HiZf505kQ7

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Meet Alexander Jullienne | Little Alex was born on 18 December 2012 in Sandton, Gauteng. Alex’s diagnosis, Down’s Syndrome, came as a shock to his parents as there had not been reason to suspect it. Read his full story here: https://t.co/7KyT7n1u4t

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Meet Lianie le Roux | She has a passion to help disabled children and their parents by enriching their lives. In her capacity as a Director, Lianie manages the Project Management Portfolio for the Fund, as well as oversees Social Affairs. https://t.co/ViO9TSUTSu

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#QOTD "Today's little moments become tomorrow's precious memories." - Anon.

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We love this piece by Voices for Working Families: "Family is really an important word. It means to feel secure, to have someone who you can count on, whom you can share your problems with." (Source: https://t.co/ZCHOcNbQie)

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Meet Danie van Wyk, one of our Board Members who ensures that @DFFCommunity complies with financial standards as an #NPO. Get to know him here: https://t.co/bHVBBQBS9D

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It goes without saying that caring for your child with special needs is a journey often filled with uncertainty, self-doubt and despair… all of which become more challenging when your child with special needs has neuro-typical siblings.
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Meet Mea Meyer, another little fighter. What began as a sick day at school, ended up as Polyneuropathy and Myopathy. Read her incredible story here: https://t.co/vnHgVAiKZy

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Meet Jolize Gerber | Boardmember
She has a passion for children and loves to invest time in assisting children to reach their full potential. We are very excited to announce that Jolize has been appointed as the third Director for Daniel and Friends Fund.

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#QOTD "Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one." - Anon

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With Painting It Forward, we combine Artists, Artisans and Volunteers with corporate sponsorship of paint, equipment and food to beautify the walls that need it most: Establishments of care and education to ill, injured or impaired children. Learn more: https://t.co/oL4hvx3hi4

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#QOTD "Some of the most wonderful people are the ones that don’t fit into boxes." - Tori Amos

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Meet Antoni van Reenen. He was born that same day by means of a caesarean section and it was immediately realised that he was struggling to breathe. Read his story here: https://t.co/AJ8d6JFPDd