This past Valentine’s Day was extra special for the elders of Natal Settlers, thanks to school children who took the time and care to make them homemade, handwritten cards.
Durban, South Africa (19 February 2025) — In a world where we are so inundated with text on screens of all shapes and sizes, there’s something to be said about reading and receiving something handwritten on paper. For the elders of Natal Settlers, such a series of nostalgic surprises came their way in all colours and slants of hand thanks to school children who took the time and care to spread a little extra love.
The array of homemade, handwritten cards, along with heart-shaped cookies, came as a wonderful surprise to the senior citizens this past Valentine’s Day.
The Robin Hood Foundation (RHF), who shared the gifts made by the children with help from their teachers at Curro Christian Academy and Waterfall College, said that these gifts were some of the loveliest they’ve had “the honour of giving.”
Considering all the donations and essential goods the charity deals with as part of their day-to-day activities to help where help is needed; this is no small compliment!
“Some acts of kindness are so special they deserve their own spotlight—and this is one of them,” RHF reflected.
Each senior received at least three cards boasting little notes of love, encouragement and sweet wishes.
“For many of these elders, handwritten letters were once the only way to stay connected and in a world that has moved on to instant messages and emails, this simple, thoughtful gift brought back a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and connection,” RHF added.
“This is proof that it’s the mall gestures of kindness that make the biggest difference.”
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