A helping hand for Sydney and her siblings this Hot Cares Christmas 🎄

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A young student caring for her two siblings on her own will get a helping hand this Christmas, thanks to HOT1027 listeners.

When Sydney’s Mum passed away from an aggressive form of cancer 5 months ago, all the responsibilities of running a household, raising her siblings and putting food on the table fell onto her 21 year old shoulders.

And that’s where Hot Cares Christmas can make a meaningful difference.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
12 Dec 2023 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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