06/03/2026
Every little bit helps. Letโs get the cadets to Simonโs Town! STCA - Simon's Town Civic Association St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, Simon's Town Simonstown Community Group
**A Heartfelt Plea for Support โ Help the VHOH Ocean View Cadets Reach the Navy Festival**
To our valued businesses, organizations, and compassionate individuals,
We humbly reach out to you on behalf of the **VHOH Ocean View Cadets** with a sincere request for help.
Our cadets have been invited to attend and perform at the **Navy Festival in Simonโs Town on the 18th and 19th of April 2026**. This is a great honour for our young people โ a chance to showcase their discipline, teamwork, and skills, and to stand proudly as ambassadors for Ocean View.
The only thing standing between our cadets and this opportunity is **transport**.
We are raising funds to cover the cost of getting our cadets to and from Simonโs Town for both days of the festival. Sadly, we are among the **poorest of the poor**, and our programme survives **exclusively on donations**. Without help from the community and kind-hearted supporters, our cadets simply cannot attend.
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# # # ๐ Who We Are & What We Do
The VHOH Ocean View Cadets is a youth development programme that:
* Teaches **discipline, respect, and leadership**
* Keeps children **off the streets and away from drugs and crime**
* Builds **confidence, teamwork, and responsibility**
* Provides **structure and positive role models**
* Exposes youth to **drill training, physical fitness, community service, and outings** such as Navy events, camps, and educational trips
These outings are not luxuries โ they are life-changing moments that show our children there is a world beyond poverty and hardship.
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# # # ๐ Transport Costs
* Bus cost per day: **R1,680 x 2 days = R3,360**
* Driver (Saturday): **R1,000**
* Driver (Sunday): **R1,200**
**Total needed: R5,560**
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# # # ๐ณ Banking Details
**Bank:** Standard Bank
**Account Name:** VIGIS HOME OF HOPE
**Account Number:** 10207882574
**Reference:** **Cadets transport**
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# # # ๐ Contact Persons
For any queries or proof of legitimacy, please contact:
**Athena Delcarme (Secretary): 083 876 6440**
**Dimetre Vigis (Founding Director): 063 545 2998**
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# # # ๐ Our Plea
We are not asking for luxury โ only for a chance.
A chance for our children to stand tall in uniform.
A chance to be seen, to be proud, and to believe in themselves.
A chance to represent Ocean View with dignity.
Any amount, big or small, will help carry our cadets closer to their dream.
If you cannot donate, please consider **sharing this message** with others who might be able to help.
From the bottom of our hearts, **thank you for seeing our children and for believing in their future.**
With gratitude and hope,
**VHOH Ocean View Cadets**
โBuilding discipline, hope, and leaders for tomorrow.โ
