Hanover Park drag diva Sandy Lentor aka Sandra Dee says she’s heartbroken that she won’t be able to wave her magic wand for matrics in her area this year.
Sandy runs the Fairy Godmother Princess Project in her community where she helps underprivileged girls look like princesses for their matric balls.
Since there are no matric balls taking place during the Covid-19 pandemic, Sandy decided to hire out her donated frocks at a small fee instead.
The income is used for her Fairy Senior Club, consisting of 30 grannies in Hanover Park.
She says there used to be 32 oldies, but they lost two due to Covid-19.
“It’s been very quiet with lockdown and with no matric balls or social balls taking place, the dresses have been on a stand still,” says Sandy.
“With Level 1 upon us, people will start attending gatherings again so I’m hoping they will come hire at my spot again.”
The beautiful dresses are donated to her, and she refurbishes them and hires them out.
“For those who can’t afford, I give it free, but even if I get in a fee or donation, it goes straight into the seniors program. If we don’t fund ourselves, who will?
“I look after the wellness of our seniors, most of these old people have trouble at home with children and grandchildren so they depend on the getaway two days a week.”
If you would like to become involved or hire a dress, you can visit Sandy at Cristal High School at the Hub, 10 Greenturf, Hanover Park.