This year the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) proudly celebrates the 12th
anniversary of our Nappy Run campaign.
The campaign raises awareness about children with disabilities and encourage the donation of children’s
nappies and adult incontinence products from 03 October to 03 December throughout South Africa.
“Our successful National Annual 5KM Event took place at the Johannesburg Zoo in November 2022, whilst various Nappy Run Events took place countrywide during Disability Rights Month until International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 03 December. We are eager to expand our efforts this year, reaching even greater heights.” says Danie Marais: Senior Manager of Projects and Programmes at NCPD.
Children (and adults) with disabilities often have a high need for nappies through childhood and beyond;
requiring the use of nappies into their teen and adult years. “Without a nappy, children are often denied
dignity, comfort, freedom of movement, and their health is compromised.” says Therina, the National Director at the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.
The database of persons with disabilities and Centres continues to grow. The NCPD makes a humble, but
urgent call to all South Africans to support its nappy collection drive by donating nappies, larger than standard baby sizes, or by making a monetary donation (Nappy Rands) towards the purchasing of nappies or drop-off nappies, details are available at: http://www.nappyrun.org.za
Event info:
Disposable nappies are expensive and often unaffordable to the majority of families of children with disabilities. Without a nappy, children are often denied dignity, comfort, freedom of movement, and there is health compromised.
Venue: Johannesburg Zoo, Jan Smuts Ave, Parkview
Date: Saturday, 04 November 2023
Time: the fun walk starts promptly from 07:30am to 10:00am
Tickets: https://bit.ly/48DujUC
Registration opens at the Main Gate at 6:30am
