A Season to Reflect, Recharge and Look Ahead
As another remarkable year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on a journey filled with achievement, growth, learning and meaningful impact. Together, we have navigated challenges, celebrated milestones, strengthened partnerships, and continued to support inclusion and opportunity in communities across the Western Cape.
While 2026 has been a busy and often demanding year, it has also been one that has reminded us of the power of teamwork, resilience and shared purpose. Before we turn our attention to the possibilities and ambitions of a new year, the festive season offers an important opportunity to pause, catch our breath, spend time with loved ones and celebrate how far we have come.
We invited members of the WCAPD family to share a few personal reflections, festive wishes and words of encouragement as we close the chapter on another successful year. Their messages remind us that behind every programme, service and achievement are people whose passion and commitment make a difference every day.
From all of us at WCAPD, may this Festive Season bring you rest, joy and renewed energy for the year ahead. Here’s to embracing 2027 with hope, purpose and the confidence that together, we can continue to achieve great things.
Loren Farmer:
As this year winds down, I’m celebrating my growth, the lessons learned, and the inner strength I’ve found. Entering the festive season, I choose peace, gratitude, and hope. I step into the new year with self – belief, ready for new opportunities and brighter days ahead. May this season renew our spirits and remind us that every year is a chance to become our best selves. Wishing you all a blessed festive season and a new year full of hope and fresh beginnings!
Varaidzo Chakenyuka:
As I reflect on this year, I feel truly grateful for the people, experiences and lessons that have shaped my journey. It has been a year of growth, challenges and many moments that reminded me why the work we do matters and why the people we serve remain at the heart of what we do. As we enter this Festive Season, I hope we all take time to pause, rest, cherish our loved ones and appreciate how far we have come. May the New Year bring us renewed hope, strength and purpose, and may we continue to make a meaningful difference together.
Trigeta Christians:
As the year draws to an end, I want to thank all our staff, branches and clients for working together and achieving great things this year. May you and your loved ones enjoy the Festive Season and may the New Year be more blessed and prosperous for us all.
Isabel Duvenage:
We can be proud of the challenges we faced, lessons we learned and the difference we continue to make in the lives of persons with disabilities. May we enter the Festive Season with grateful hearts, renewed hope and courage to embrace new opportunities in the year ahead. Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and joyful, blessed Festive Season.
Celista Gerber:
I want to thank our APD branches and stakeholders for a wonderful year of collaboration, shared learning, and inspiring us to think creatively and embrace innovation. I appreciate the opportunity to serve and grow together! Wishing you a restful Festive Season filled with joy and laughter. May you return refreshed, inspired, and ready to share new ideas as we continue making a difference together in the year ahead!
Martine Kock:
As we come to the close of another year, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a social work supervisor, to positively impact the lives of others, and to be part of a team working together to make a meaningful difference. This year has been one of growth, challenges, opportunities, and valuable lessons, and I am thankful for the experiences, knowledge, and wisdom gained along the way. As I look forward to 2027 with renewed faith, hope, and fresh perspectives, I wish you a blessed Christmas filled with love, peace, joy, and gratitude. May the year ahead bring opportunities for stronger collaboration, continued growth, and an even greater impact in the lives of those we serve. Above all, I give thanks and glory to God for His grace, guidance, and strength throughout this journey. A blessed Christmas and a prosperous, fulfilling, and successful 2027!
Terca Barron:
As 2026 comes to an end, I am grateful for the lessons, blessings, challenges, and beautiful moments that shaped my year. I look forward to Christmas with a thankful heart and welcome 2027 with hope, faith, and positivity. May the Festive Season bring love, peace, happiness, and good health to everyone. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
Elmien Grobbelaar:
As we approach the Festive Season, I would like to thank our APD branches, staff, partners and supporters for your continued commitment to WCAPD and the people we serve. May this Christmas bring you moments of peace, joy and connection, and may the New Year bring renewed hope, strength and opportunities to make a meaningful difference together. Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year! With warm festive wishes.
Erica Du Toit:
At the end of another busy year, my wish for all our supporters, volunteers, staff and friends is a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday season with family and friends. In your own way you have helped Western Cape APD and persons with disabilities through another year, and deserve time to rest and recharge. May you all be blessed with joy and peace in this Christmas-time.
For more information about the Provincial ManCom EXCO or the work of Western Cape APD, please contact info@wcapd.org.za
