Bringing Comfort to Pediatric Mothers at Ceres Hospital

As part of an ongoing commitment to community upliftment, a local wind farm recently provided comfort packs to mothers facing extended stays at the community hospital in Ceres. This act of care not only brought much-needed relief to these mothers but also underscored the broader societal conversation around the challenges women face, especially those on their journey through motherhood. 

Recognising the sacrifices and contributions these mothers make to their families and society at large, Perdekraal East Wind Farm partnered with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to visit Ceres Hospital. Together, they spent a meaningful day interacting with the women, hearing their stories, and offering emotional and practical support. 

"Motherhood is a beautiful journey, but it can also be filled with challenges. Our aim was to recognise these mothers' resilience and provide comfort as they face extended hospital stays. The visit to Ceres Hospital was a small yet powerful gesture, aimed at acknowledging the profound contribution of these mothers," said Gwynne-Lee Borcherds, Economic Development Manager for Perdekraal East Wind Farm. 

The initiative benefitted 40 mothers, with each receiving a comfort pack that included personal care items and snacks, ensuring these women felt seen, valued, and supported for the remainder of their stay. 

"This initiative brought warmth, inclusion, and compassion to our patients, making them feel valued and appreciated. We saw smiles, heartfelt thank-you’s, and emotional responses, which fostered a true sense of belonging. The wind farm’s efforts made them feel important, positively impacting their physical, emotional, and psychosocial healing. Your words of encouragement reminded them of their undeniable worth to society," expressed Mr. W B Smeda, Operational Manager at Ceres Hospital.  

Additionally, SAPS officers joined the visit to discuss the importance of standing up against gender-based violence (GBV). The officers distributed awareness pamphlets and encouraged the mothers to come forward or help others that may find themselves in those situations. This collaboration was especially meaningful in light of the stigma that often surrounds violence against women in communities.