Hollywoodbets and Gold Circle recently came to the aid of the Coastal Horse Care Unit (CHCU).
Each of these well-known organisations pledged an incredible R75 000 to help extend the equine rehabilitation centre’s staff accommodation.
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Situated on a farm in the Cato Ridge area CHCU’s mission is to protect and rescue horses and donkeys from all forms of abuse. They also endeavour to educate people about how to correctly care for these animals. Another of their key functions is to help rehome the equines in their care.
CHCU made an appeal to the public to assist them with funding to help renovate their on-site staff accommodation and they were thrilled to receive help from both Gold Circle and South Africa’s largest bookmaker Hollywoodbets.
According to the organisation’s chairperson Gill Olmesdahl the larger facilities will significantly help improve conditions at the farm.
“We needed to upgrade our staff quarters due to the nature of our work because we bring in many compromised and sick horses who sometimes need 24-hour attention and care. It’s also common for us to receive after hours emergency calls. Having limited staff on the property can put huge pressure on our workers, and there is a risk that staff could burn out from these long hours and dealing with emergencies. We felt that spreading the load would assist our staff. We also feel that having more people present and visible can assist with keeping the premises more secure as we’ve had security issues in the past. The Coastal Horse Care Unit has limited funds which impacts staff salaries, but thanks to this donation we will now be able to offer more staff members on-site accommodation as part of their packages. This will help make it more affordable for them to keep doing the wonderful work they do!” she said.
James Everett, speaking on behalf of Hollywoodbets, said that they were proud to be able to assist CHCU in this way.
“Horseracing forms a key part of Hollywoodbets’ business and we are passionate about investing in this industry that is so close to our hearts. When we heard of theCoastal Horse Care Unit’s plight we jumped at the chance to assist them and to help support the great work they are doing for our equine friends. It is also great to partner with Gold Circle, with whom we have a fantastic relationship, in this really deserving cause,” he said.
