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Christmas treat bag. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)
Avonnette Storkey from Whimsical Parties, painting children's faces at Red Cross Children's Hospital on 21 December 2023. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)
Cameron Hendricks from the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement band singing for the children at Red Cross Children's Hospital on 21 December, 2023. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)
Matthew van Zyle one of the organisers of the Christmas event for the kids at the Red Cross Children's hospital abseiling from the top of the hospital. (Photo: Samane Jnr Marks)
Officials from the Rescue Services abseiling. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)
Red Cross Children's Hospital Christmas event day on 21 December 2023. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)
Louis Cason, toss juggling balls as part of entertainment to delight the atmosphere and enliven the children at Red Cross Children's Hospital on 21 December 2023. (Photo: Ziyanda Duba)