This morning felt like one of those quietly powerful days that will stay with us for a long time. Three of our team Philippa, Erin, and Andrea — arrived at Durbanville Children’s Home just after breakfast, greeted by soft autumn light and curious, smiling faces. We were there to spend time with the teenage girls living at the home, to share stories, spark conversations, and — more than anything — offer something meaningful.
Philippa led the talk, opening up a warm and open space to speak about healthy living, understanding your own body, and why early detection is so vital when it comes to breast health. The girls listened with interest, some nodding, some asking questions — and slowly, a sense of connection settled in the room.
Then Erin stepped in, gently introducing our gently-used bra collection campaign. She explained how these bras come from women all over the country, gifted with love and dignity, and how each one is sorted, tagged, and given with care. The girls' faces lit up at the idea that something as simple as a well-fitting bra could be part of a much bigger story of support.
Andrea followed, sharing how ILoveBoobies raises funds — through merchandise, events, and partnerships — all to make free breast cancer screenings accessible to women in underserved communities. She painted a picture of the ripple effect: how every pair of socks sold, every kilometre walked or cycled, helps to change someone’s life.
Afterwards, the girls were invited to choose two bras each. There was laughter, light-hearted fashion advice, and the kind of sisterhood that makes these moments so special. We also handed each of them a hand-painted fabric tote bag, each one unique and created with care by the Biomedical Sciences Department at Stellenbosch University — an initiative run by Caitlyne McMurchie last October. These bags were more than just practical gifts — they were tokens of creativity, kindness, and solidarity.
As we walked through the home afterwards, we were delighted to see the vibrant murals decorating the buildings. To our joy, we realised they had been sponsored by our longtime partners at SCP Radiology. It felt like a full-circle moment — a chain of care, colour, and compassion stretching further than we could’ve imagined.
We left filled with gratitude — for the girls’ openness, for the beautiful connections, and for the reminder that impact isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s in a quiet morning, a kind word, or a shared smile.
