Monequ Edwards, Miss Deaf South Africa 2023, is a firm favourite of the Max Ordman Deaf Association (MODA) residents.
She first visited MODA in April 2023. A few months later, she was back – this time to celebrate her September 18 birthday with the residents, and her recent crowning as Miss Deaf SA.
Her latest visit was on April 5 and this time she brought along Mr Deaf SA Justin Makinson and Ms Deaf SA Sylvia Mojanko.
“The visitors brought tea-time snacks and everyone enjoyed their interaction, with the residents lining up to have their photos taken with these inspiring ambassadors for the deaf,” says the social worker at MODA and Thembalami Care Centre, both of which are run by NPO Rand Aid Association and are based in Lombardy East.
Monequ wrote on her Facebook page on April 7: “Spend a heartwarming Friday morning with the deaf elders… We surprised them with hot cross buns and banana bread for a belated Easter treat. The residents were delighted by our visit. Some residents wanted us to explore their gardens and meet their ducks. It was a day filled with warmth and connection.”
Miss Deaf SA Monequ Edwards and Mr Deaf SA Justin Makinson with MODA residents Jossie Jagals and Lidia Elliott.
MODA resident Jane Schwikkard chats with Mr Deaf SA Justin Makinson.
Careworker Patricia Masala, Shirley Sibeko (recreation and activities assistant), Sylvia Mojanko (Ms Deaf SA), Esme van der Walt (MODA/Thembalami manager), Monequ Edwards (Miss Deaf SA), Justin Makinson (Mr Deaf SA) and nurse Fikile Mbatha.
Happy faces after a day of laughter and chats.
* More photos on Rand Aid’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RandAidAssociation
