Friends of Valkenberg Trust

13/08/2026

👗✨ CALLING ALL FASHIONABLE FRIENDS! ✨👗

We’re getting ready to give our donations some love, and we need your help! 💕

Join us on Saturday, 29 August 2026, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Friendly Shop for a fun morning of packing, sorting, hanging and organising our latest clothing donations.

Bring your friends, wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, neighbours… anyone who is happy to get stuck in! 😄👚🧥

📍 Friendly Shop, Valkenberg Hospital
1 Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town

📧 [email protected]
📞 Jane Mills: 073 391 8742

Every pair of hands helps us turn generous donations into meaningful support for the patients and community we serve. 💗

Come lend a hand, have some fun, and be part of Fashionable Friends!

We can’t wait to see you! 🌸👗

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

24/07/2026

🌈 **THANK YOU for making our 67 Steps of Colour Run such an incredible success!** 🌈

What an unforgettable Mandela Day! 💙

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single person who joined us for our **67 Steps of Colour Run**. Whether you ran, walked, cheered from the sidelines, volunteered your time, or supported us behind the scenes, you helped make the day one filled with colour, connection, and community spirit.

A very special thank you goes to our amazing volunteers. Your enthusiasm, encouragement, and willingness to serve ensured that every participant had a fun, safe, and memorable experience. We simply couldn't have done it without you.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors, whose support helped make this event possible:

✨ Community Impact Radio
✨ Roger Solomons – BOSA
✨ Sanlam
✨ Grayhunts Property Solutions
✨ Switch Energy Drink
✨ Beverly-Watkins
✨ Old Mutual Insure

Thank you for believing in our work and for investing in the wellbeing of the patients and community we serve. Your generosity extends far beyond one event. The funds raised and donations received will go a long way in supporting the Friends of Valkenberg Trust's recovery-focused programmes, creating opportunities for hope, healing, dignity, and inclusion for the patients at Valkenberg Hospital.

Finally, thank you to everyone who embraced the spirit of Mandela Day by giving their time, sharing a smile, and celebrating alongside us. Together, we were reminded that even the smallest acts of kindness can create a lasting impact.

Here's to colourful memories, stronger communities, and many more opportunities to make a difference together! 🌈💙

15/07/2026

15/07/2026

🌈 The countdown is on! Have you registered yet? 🌈

Join us this Mandela Day for our 67 Steps of Colour Run on Saturday, 18 July 2026 and be part of a morning filled with fun, colour, community, and giving back!

🏃 Adults: R120
🏃‍♂️ Children (under 18): R90

How to register:
📝 Download the registration form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OCRQxiHArEuUGQFPGOr-w3VjipgQELCW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100782644090500440212&rtpof=true&sd=true
📧 Complete the form and email it to [email protected] to secure your spot!

👕 Wear your whitest outfit and get ready to be covered in colour as we celebrate the spirit of Mandela Day together.

Every registration helps the Friends of Valkenberg Trust continue supporting the recovery and wellbeing of patients at Valkenberg Hospital.

✨ We can't wait to see you at the starting line! Please share this post with your friends and family and help us spread the colour!

12/07/2026

🌈 The countdown is on! Have you registered yet? 🌈

Join us this Mandela Day for our 67 Steps of Colour Run on Saturday, 18 July 2026 and be part of a morning filled with fun, colour, community, and giving back!

🏃 Adults: R120
🏃‍♂️ Children (under 18): R90

How to register:
📝 Download the registration form here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OCRQxiHArEuUGQFPGOr-w3VjipgQELCW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100782644090500440212&rtpof=true&sd=true
📧 Complete the form and email it to [email protected] to secure your spot!

👕 Wear your whitest outfit and get ready to be covered in colour as we celebrate the spirit of Mandela Day together.

Every registration helps the Friends of Valkenberg Trust continue supporting the recovery and wellbeing of patients at Valkenberg Hospital.

✨ We can't wait to see you at the starting line! Please share this post with your friends and family and help us spread the colour!

23/06/2026

As the exam season comes to an end, it's important to remember that recovery is just as valuable as preparation.

Many students spend weeks or even months navigating high levels of stress, long study hours, and disrupted routines. While academic achievement is important, so too is taking the time to rest, recharge, and care for your mental health once exams are over.

Recovery can look different for everyone. Whether it’s catching up on sleep, spending time with loved ones, enjoying hobbies, being active, or simply allowing yourself a moment to breathe. These activities help restore energy, reduce stress, and support emotional well-being.

At Friends of Valkenberg, we encourage students to be kind to themselves during this transition period. Rest is not a luxury or a reward, it is an essential part of maintaining good mental health and preventing burnout.

If you've recently completed your exams, take a moment to acknowledge your hard work and give yourself permission to recover. You've earned it. 💙

19/06/2026

🌈 **67 Steps of Colour** 🌈

This Mandela Day, take a step towards hope, community, and mental health awareness!

Join Friends of Valkenberg Trust for a fun-filled 5km Colour Run on **Saturday, 18 July 2026 at 09:00**, starting at the **Friendly Shop, Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital**.

💰 **Adults: R120 | Minors: R90**
👕 **Wear White**

Whether you walk, jog, or run, come celebrate Mandela Day with us while supporting mental health recovery, inclusion, and hope.

📢 **Registrations close on Monday, 13 July 2026.**

All registered participants are kindly requested to collect their race packs from the Friends of Valkenberg Trust Office between **13 and 17 July 2026**, from **09:00 to 14:00**.

As part of **Mandela Week**, we will also be collecting donations for patients in need. Donations of **non-perishable food items, clothing, blankets, toiletries, and other essential items** are greatly appreciated.

📍 **Race Pack Collection & Donation Drop-Off:**
Friends of Valkenberg Trust Office
Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital
1 Observatory Road, Observatory, Cape Town

📞 **For registrations and enquiries:**
**Gail Henry, Events Manager**
☎️ 021 447 2092
📱 082 822 8990 (09:00 - 13:00)
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Can't join us on the day? You can still support our work through a donation via EFT or SnapScan.

Let's honour Madiba's legacy through acts of kindness, generosity, and community spirit.

**Wear White. Bring Colour. Share Hope.**