An auction collaboration between Anton Welz from Stephan Welz & Company in Constantia with the Lindy van Niekerk Art Gallery raised R221,000.00 at the black tie event, from artworks by local artists including Richard Scott, Kevin Hector, Tony de Freitas, and Anny Maddock plus a further R14,300.00 through cash contributions and pledges for The Goldilocks and The Bear Foundation.Â
This NGO and PBO works to remove mental health barriers to education and all proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the Foundation’s work at underprivileged schools where they provide free screening for ADHD, anxiety, depression, visual- and hearing problems, and developmental problems for children. Their work is vital in that it ensures early referral, diagnosis and treatment, which can then greatly improve the quality of life of these children. The Foundation was recently awarded the South African Society of Psychiatrists award for community service. Â
