Below are some of the many letters we have received from our pensioners who receive support from the Trust.

Ian and Marge - To the Chairman and Trustees March 2006

I wish to place on record my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the financial help afforded my wife and me by your organization.

The cataract operations to both eyes have proved a great success and I can now read as well as see distances without the use of spectacles. This has allowed me to resume my love of reading and take up bowling once again. I was particularly impressed by the care and competence of Dr Suttle and greatly respect his ability and kindness.

The monthly contribution of money (gift cards) and food hampers have helped us enormously and reduced our dependence on our ever decreasing savings. In fact, the M'dala Trust has taken over the obligation of the Zimbabwe government in its duty to the pensioners.

John and Ann - To the Chairman and Trustees June 2006

John and I are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Trustees of the M'dala Trust.

Thank you so much for the Christmas hamper and the extra gift card amount. This has certainly made our Christmas very special and enabled us to have a few extra treats. In fact shopping was exciting and for once we dared to be a little extravagant. Your kind gesture is so heartwarming and we can never thank you enough for all the support you give us.

Derrick - to the Trustees 2 October 2006

As one of the beneficiaries of the M'dala Trust I underwent a cataract operation, performed by Dr K Suttle, which has been a greta success. The purpose of this letter is to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the Trustees and all the contributors to the Trust for making this possible

Shane - To the Trustees October 2006

When I fell on hard times several years ago and had to enter Musgrave Park I was amazed to discover that I was a recipient of the generosity of the M'dala Trust. This generosity has virtually saved my life. It has made a significant change to the quality of my life. I am extremely grateful to the Trust.

Rita - To the Trustees November 2006

I am absolutely overwhelmed by your double value gift card. Thank you very much for your generosity and kindness.

Nancy - To the Trustees October 2007

I wish to convey to you all for the wonderful kindness I have received from you during the year in making life more cheerful for me. I will always remember ‘M'dala Trust'. Greatly appreciated.

Ann - To the Trustees November 2007

Thank you for making such a big difference to my life with the gift cards. I can't find words to tell you how much it means to me.

Renee - To the Trustees January 2007

Very many thanks for your good wishes and for the extra gift card for December and for all the other previous gift cards. Thank you for the time and effort in raising funds on our behalf.

Peter and Nina - To the Trustees February 2007

My wife joins me in expressing our united thanks for your help throughout 2007 and all the previous years. The December prize packet helped to create for us a lovely Christmas tide.

Marilyn and Patrick - To the Trustees April 2007

On behalf of The M'dala Trust and all the hard and demanding work that you and Leon Jacobs do for so many people. Our gratitude is boundless for such generosity and thought given in what the Christmas hamper provides. Also the extra gift tokens for something special over the Christmas. Thank you very much and God bless …

Musgrave Park Pensioners (13) - To the Trustees December 2007

Thank you for all your kindness to us over the past year. God bless you all.

Irene - To the Trustees January 2008

I don't know how to thank you for your loving kindness towards me and the other pensioners. Words really fail me and I can but just say 'Thank you' for your most generous December gift of R1,000. Very, very much appreciated. This means that I can buy those vitamin tablets which I sorely need, but can't always afford. I'm so grateful for your wonderful help and great kindness. It has made such a difference in my life and has also made everything more bearable. May God bless you and the M'dala Trust with His wonderful grace, mercy and peace and keep you all safe and secure.

Lena - To the Trustees 23 January 2008

I write yet another letter of grateful thanks. Your most generous gift at Christmas was a great help to me and I was able to buy a few extra's for the Christmas stocking.

Shane van der Mark - To the Trustees 3 January 2008

The recipients of vouchers from here ( Musgrave Park ) were overjoyed and most grateful for the generous increase. Everyone has expressed their pleased amazement and has asked me to pass on their very appreciative thanks. We are all ware of the wonderful work you are doing for us.

Peter - To the Trustees 3 May 2007

Thank you to the Trustees for supporting me the way you do. Your support has given me confidence and a new meaning to life.

Musgrave Park - To the Trustees September 2007

I, and all of us with Rhodesian connections, here at Musgrave Park am overwhelmed by your generosity. It is impossible to express our gratitude. Your support makes such a big difference in our lives. Thank you very much.

Cynthia - To the Trustees November 2007

Just a few lines to tell you how much you have improved my level of life. I am now able to spoil myself a little once a month. Thank you so very much.

Lionel and Peggy - To the Trustees November 2007

The generosity and kindness which the M'dala Trust has shown my wife and I make us realize that there are still caring people in this world. We have found that our living standards have improved immensely. It has brought us peace of mind and we sleep soundly at night knowing that we don't have to revise our budget or tighten our belts. We could not exist without your help. With heartfelt gratitude.

Ted - To the Trustees November 2007

It's difficult to believe just how generous the Trust has been. All I can say is, 'Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!'.

Marjorie - To the Trustees 15 October 2008

I have just had lazer treatment to an eye which had almost zero vision and the results are spectacular. Thank you the M'dala Trust for making this possible - you are truely the lifeline so many of us unfortunately need.

Dudley and Marge - To the Trustees October 2008

Two very grateful pensioners wish to say a profound 'thank you' for the lifeline you provide every month. We are very aware of the hard work you all do to make this possible - again, thank you.

Lyn - To the Trustees October 2008

Thank you for the Pick 'n Pay gift cards you send every month, especially the increase to R800 this month - I really do not know how I would manage without them.

Petro - To the Trustees October 2008

Three months ago I had the privilege of having my eyes 'fixed' - cataracts removed and the implant of artificial lenses. It was the most amazing experience I have ever had - truely a miracle. For the first time after an age of not being able to see too well I was able to see clearly. I do not have words to express my gratitude ....

Willy and Margaret - To the Trustees October 2008

The M'dala Trust to us means that we can keep our heads up and our dignity and respect. It also means our survival and we are so grateful to know that someone out there cares about us. For all this and for giving us back our pride, thank you.

Mary - To the Trustees August 2008

Thank you for the vouchers every month. I am now going to buy a pair of shoes instead of going around in my slippers ....

Patrick and Marilyn - To the Trustees January 2009

We wish to thank you very much for the extra amount of R400 on the December gift card. It was such a great help as we had so many expenses. We also wish to thank all the patrons, the donors and your amazing team of helpers.

Mary - To the Trustees January 2009

Deep appreciation for all the lovely clothing and the regular gift cards over the last year. I cannot express my thanks enough to all who make this possible. Many blessings to you all for the deep commitment to the wonderful service you provide.

Lena - December 2008

Very grateful thanks for the Christmas gift card with the extra amount. I am indeed very grateful and cannot thank you all enough for all the help you give me.

Dudley and Marg - December 2008

Once again it is our privilege to thank you all for the wonderful and constant support you have given us over the past year and particularly for the increased value of the gift card for Christmas. Without your help it would be a bleak time for us.

Ena and Jack - January 2009

Please convey our sincere thanks and appreciation for all the assistance and support during the year. The gift cards are such a help to us - in fact what would we do without them. And, then the extra amount for Christmas was quite overwhelming. Words cannot express our gratitude for all you do for us.

Di - December 2008

I enclose a small donation - the work you do is so vital to so many.

Derick and Desia - December 2008

There is little more that one can say other than that we are truely grateful for the assistance we receive throughout the year, without which the situation would be so much worse.

Gloria - To the Trustees December 2008

Thank you, thank you, thank you (such small words for your constant support). Thank you for your generous assistance, which has made such a huge difference to me and now the extra R400 for Christmas. Thank you to the patrons, care givers and donors.

Ann and David - December 2008

This is to express our thanks and appreciation once again for the continued interest in our welfare and the very generous gift cards we receive each month. Thank you all so very much and please rest assured that your generosity is never taken for granted and it is greatly appreciated. We never intended to be a burden to anyone in our old age, but it seems an impossible dream that we will ever be compensated for our beautiful farm and everything else we was stolen from us.

Cynthia - To the Trustees - January 2009

Thank you for the regular wonderful gift cards. I am going to have lovely roast this Sunday thanks to you all.