Hot Cares weekly roundup: wheelchair rugby, cat rescue & help to breathe

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An 11-year-old boy who can no longer walk will be able to see the world from his bed, a feline rescue centre is getting some help with it's vet bills and laundry and a wheelchair rugby team won't have to turn away any more athletes, thanks to the kindness of HOT 1027 listeners..

It's been a busy week at Hot Cares here on Hot1027, making a meaningful difference to the tune of R220 000.

HOT1027's Tara Penny takes a look...

28 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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