{"id":19244,"date":"2024-02-26T13:30:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T11:30:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=19244"},"modified":"2024-02-16T10:45:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T08:45:00","slug":"wings-of-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2024\/02\/26\/wings-of-hope\/","title":{"rendered":"Wings of Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Just like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, Palesa Mofokeng is spreading her wings. Only instead of flying, she wraps her vibrant wings around children with<br \/>\nprofound mental and physical disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Having dedicated a decade to supporting a stimulation centre for kids with special needs, Palesa Mofokeng felt the calling to open up her own. And so a sanctuary called the Queen Butterfly Foundation was born.<\/p>\n<p>Starting with just one child and a purple physio ball, Palesa\u2019s foundation has grown to support 15 children and young adults with severe disabilities over the past decade. Think Cerebral Palsy, autism, developmental delay and blindness. Certainly, no child\u2019s play!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven though 15 doesn\u2019t seem like a lot, it is. In fact, we\u2019re filled to capacity. All our kids are in wheelchairs. They have to be fed, and their nappies changed, so it\u2019s hard work. It\u2019s all about quality over quantity. That\u2019s why my goal isn\u2019t to grow bigger \u2013 but rather to duplicate the model in other communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Palesa has always been known for her caring nature. Growing up in a close-knit family, it\u2019s quite clear where she got it from. Raised by her grandparents in Qwaqwa while her parents hustled in Joburg, her foundation was built on kindness and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>No stranger to humble beginnings, Palesa moved in with her mom &#8211; a domestic worker at the time &#8211; after school. There she did some computer courses and studied Early Childhood Development. It was only a matter of time before Palesa befriended Aden White &#8211; the mentally and physically disabled son of her mom\u2019s employer.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI remember going with him to his physiotherapy sessions. It\u2019s where my love and passion for kids with special needs was ignited. Once I realised that I could make him smile and be responsible enough to look after him, I knew it\u2019s what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-19247 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-256x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"256\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-256x400.jpg 256w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-655x1024.jpg 655w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-768x1200.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-983x1536.jpg 983w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-1311x2048.jpg 1311w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-696x1087.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-1068x1668.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-269x420.jpg 269w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-1920x2999.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/02\/SM-Palesa-scaled.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And she hasn\u2019t looked back. Palesa has come to love the process of getting to know and understand the children and letting her into their world.<\/p>\n<p>Just as she believed she had reached a deep level of understanding with the children she cared for, life threw her a huge curveball less than a year ago \u2013 a stroke. Suddenly, she found herself in the same position as the kids she looked after, confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak. While the effects of the stroke may be temporary, the empathy and insight it brought will forever be a part of her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was reminded of how important it is to truly take their feelings into consideration. Just because they don\u2019t communicate, walk or behave like you and me, doesn\u2019t mean we should just ignore them or speak over them. I now fully understand how it feels not to be understood.<br \/>\n\u201cLuckily I was fortunate to have had the tools to get myself through it. I also don\u2019t know what I would\u2019ve done without the support of friends, family and Queen Butterfly. The experience also confirmed once again that this is what I want to be doing for the rest of my life.<br \/>\n\u201cThe level of love and safety I feel when I\u2019m at the foundation is unparalleled. The hugs and drool-filled kisses I get on a daily are like gold to me. There really is an art to making a mentally and physically disabled child smile. And there\u2019s nothing better than them saying, \u2018Palesa, I love you\u2019. It means you\u2019ve reached down into their heart and mind and succeeded in making them feel your unconditional love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s Palesa\u2019s secret to staying motivated? Well, it\u2019s not so much a secret as it is her work crew, or as she calls them, her butterfly queens &#8211; all trained by Palesa herself. With her team by her side, it doesn\u2019t even feel like work. Together they tackle every obstacle that comes their way at the stimulation centre with ease.<\/p>\n<p>She admits one of their toughest hurdles is fundraising. Despite Queen Butterfly\u2019s NPO status, they receive no government funding and are totally reliant on donations and fundraising efforts. Even when things get a bit rough, Palesa keeps pushing forward because, in her eyes, it\u2019s her God-given purpose.<\/p>\n<p>When she\u2019s not at the centre covered in paint and running around barefoot, Palesa enjoys the simple pleasures of life, from sipping a cup of tea to chuckling at some funny TikTok videos. She finds peace in nature, often taking long walks and appreciating the beauty of the outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by her mom\u2019s wisdom and support, this social butterfly loves looking good, smelling good, and cherishing moments with friends and family. As the queen of her family and the foundation, she continues to spread love and joy, making a difference in the lives of those she cares for. A Queen Butterfly indeed!<\/p>\n<p><em>Details: Visit their website, queenbutterfly.org.za or follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/queenbutterflyfoundation\">Queen Butterfly Foundation<\/a> on Facebook.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Text: ALANICKA LOTRIET. \u2022 Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hildamansphoto\">HILDA MANS<\/a>. \u2022 Make-up &amp; hair: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/polishedbystefanie\">STEFANIE PAYENDEE<\/a>. \u2022 Dress: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeChicClosetbyHeidie\">LECHIC CLOSET BY HEIDIE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, Palesa Mofokeng is spreading her wings. Only instead of flying, she wraps her vibrant wings around children with profound mental and physical disabilities. 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