An unemployed couple has appealed for help in getting their son to the USA for an international teen seminar they say could change his life.
The family lives in Denova, near Kraaifontein, and needs the first deposit of R20 000 for the trip by 1 December.
Mom Bianca Booysen, 34, is a baker and is selling cakes and doughnuts to raise the money for her son, 14-year-old Delainu.
Bianca says all she needs is for people to order and buy cakes from her.
The teen will be part of a group of 60 youngsters to go on the tour.
“My son was hand-picked by his school, Monument Park High, to be part of the Global Teens Youth Group to tour in the USA in 2020.
“I am baking cake and doughnuts as an income, my husband Shaun Billings used to be a paint salesman but can’t find work.”
She says while it’s no trouble doing the baking, it’s hard selling when no one has money.
“Here in Denova we have about 100 families but everyone sukkels.
“We have started a raffle where you can win a 32-inch TV, and there will be a karaoke on Friday, 4 October, to be held here in the hall in Denova, and tickets cost R50.”
She says her son is very excited about the trip and it would break her heart if she failed him.
“He is in Grade 9 and works very hard, he was very proud when he was selected.
“I will keep on baking and I have faith that God will provide.”
If you would like to assist the family in any way, or to order cakes, call Shaun on 079 0804 009.