At the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) Conference, held from 30 September to 2 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre, delegates supported My Walk Made with Soul, a non-profit initiative that transforms discarded PVC into school shoes for children in need. A dedicated stand, hosted by My Walk Made with Soul General Manager Delanie Bezuidenhout, introduced delegates to the initiative and gave them the opportunity to contribute. Through their contributions, delegates raised funds to provide 360 learners with a new pair of school shoes. The shoes were donated on 23 October 2026 to Imbali Combined School and Masibambane College in Orange Farm, and Al-Iman Combined School in Lenasia, extending the conference’s community contribution beyond the event itself. My Walk Made with Soul combines social impact with environmental sustainability. The initiative helps divert suitable waste from landfill while supporting local manufacturing, skills development and job creation. In partnership with Netcare and Adcock Ingram Critical Care, it also recycles uncontaminated intravenous (IV) drip bags, oxygen masks and tubing into the shoes. This shows how collaboration can help address environmental challenges while meeting a social need. The donation was warmly welcomed by the recipient schools. David Jennings, principal of Masibambane College, expressed his appreciation: “It will most definitely help our learners. Thank you so much.” The staff at Al-Iman Combined School also shared their gratitude: “A very big thank you from our Principal and CEO, we truly appreciate it.”

“Meaningful change often starts with a simple decision to get involved. We wanted the HASA Conference to create opportunities for delegates to support initiatives that make a practical difference in communities. We appreciate the generosity shown by the delegates in supporting this cause,” says Dr Dumisani Bomela, CEO of HASA.

HASA extends its sincere thanks to all conference delegates who contributed to the initiative. To learn more about My Walk Made with Soul and its work, visit www.mywalk.org.za.