Residents recently took part in a Microtia Awareness Walk at the Morningside Country Club.
The walk, which took place on 29 September, was to create awareness and raise funds for children born with microtia.
@Sandton_News at the 5km fun walk to raise awareness for microtia at the #Morningsidecountryclub. pic.twitter.com/faZgLyfvkp
— Pieter Dempsey (@Will_Diomasaigh) September 29, 2018
According to Viola Nwadike, founder of Give An Ear Foundation, who organised the event, microtia is a condition where a child is born without an ear and/or ear canal.
The 5km route went through the leafy suburbs and back roads on Rivonia which was followed by a family picnic.
Nwadike said more people joined during the picnic where representatives from hearing aid manufacturers and a specialist spoke. “Basically teaching about the latest technology in hearing aid implants and ear reconstruction.
“The purpose of the event is to create awareness for microtia as a condition and also for children and families to interact with one another and not feel like they are alone.”
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