A garden to remember MDF’s Pieter
The unveiling of the memorial garden was attended by his family, friends and colleagues
Friends, family and colleagues came together on a chilly Saturday morning to honour the memory of a man who made a huge impact – not only on their lives, but on the community as well.
The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation (MDF) Gauteng decided to rename the house where their offices are situated, as well as unveil a memorial garden, in honour of Pieter Joubert, the previous manager, who passed away in January this year.
Robert Scott, the Acting Manager of MDF Gauteng, explained, “Pieter was affected by facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), and, as a result of this, he was in a wheelchair for more than a decade. However, this did not stop him from dedicating a large portion of his remarkable life to the MDF and the service of its members for more than 20 years.”
He added that Pieter was truly a doyen in the world of non-profit organisations, which was very much because of his love for the the MDF and the members he served.
“For many of our members, the MDF was Pieter, and Pieter was the MDF. However, Pieter was a lot more than this; he was a husband, father and friend to many people. Those who had the privilege of having him in their lives will always remember him fondly,” Robert concluded.
