Document to take with you to a RADIO INTERVIEW
Take this document with you to a radio interview to ensure that the entire message of
the campaign is covered during the interview and that all information is given
correctly.
WHAT is Tekkie Tax?
Tekkie Tax is an annual fundraising campaign for 16 National welfare organisations representing
more than
1 500 local NGOs. They have all been divided into the following 5 sectors: Animals, Basic Family
Care, Children, Disability and Education.
There are 5 different stickers available so you can choose which sector you want to support when
giving your R10 donation.
Our HISTORY
The first Tekkie Tax campaign took place in 2013 and a whopping R2.4 million was raised. In 2014,
a total of 286 welfare organisations participated and with the help of thousands of supporters the
project
raised
R4.8 million! After a successful audit in October, all proceeds were distributed in November 2014.
Thanks to the support of thousands of companies and individuals, the campaign has raised a total of
R7.2 million and is becoming the most significant national fundraising campaign in SA.
WHEN is the next Tekkie Tax day?
Friday, 29 May 2015
WHY should you support Tekkie Tax?
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Because so many welfare organisations are part of this campaign, it is the fundraising
campaign with the lowest cost structure on the planet!!
You can choose where your donation goes – there are 5 sectors.
EVERY cent of the campaign proceeds are distributed to us – the beneficiaries – by no later
than end of November each year.
We invite you to visit us and would love to SHOW you the work we are doing.
It is fun, hip and comfortable to wear tekkies – so pay your tax and do it at least one day
this year!
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What are the 5 SECTORS from which I can choose my sticker?
Animals
Basic Family Care
Children
Disability
Education
Who are the National BENEFICIARIES in each sector?
A
Endangered Wildlife Trust
Highveld Horse Care Unit
B
ACVV
Hospice
Meals on Wheels
SAVF
VVA - Free State Care in Action
NG Welsyn
C
CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation)
Child Welfare SA
SOS Children's Villages
D
Cheshire Homes SA
Epilepsy SA
Special Olympics
E
Imisebeyelanga Services
CANSA
HOW do you participate?
1. Get permission from the boss!
2. Promote the campaign in your office with our free publicity material.
3. Choose the beneficiary sector/s you and your colleagues would like to support and get the
appropriate stickers: Animals, Basic Family Care, Children, Disability or Education. Ensure that
each of your colleagues have one – only R10
4. Get some of our funky shoelaces called “Tekkie Tags” R30 (VAT included) with the sticker of
your choice.
5. Wear your tekkies, stickers and shoelaces on Friday, 29 May 2015.
Put the big sticker on your lapel and the baby sticker on your cell phone. No time to give secretly
anymore - show the world where your heart lies.
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What do you WEAR on Tekkie Tax day?
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Your sticker/s of choice.
Your tekkies!
You can even get pair of our funky shoelaces “Tekkie Tags” (R30 - sticker included) and
make sure your tekkies are fit to be seen in public 
What do you DO on Tekkie Tax day?
If possible, make your tekkies WORK and do some community service:
 Take the dogs at a shelter for a walk.
 Bring a special treat to the children that we take care of.
 Spoil the people in one of our old age homes to tea and cake!
 Take a bunch of carrots to the horses and donkeys we take care
of.
 Clean up your local park!
 Take the stairs instead of the lift – save electricity and be
thankful for the fact that you CAN walk up the stairs!!
WHY should you wear the Tekkie Tax sticker?
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To show that you have paid your “tax” and earned the right to wear your tekkies for the day!
Show where your heart lies: Animals, Basic Family Care, Children, Disability or Education.
WHERE can you get a sticker and Tekkie Tag shoelaces?
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Directly from US!!
Order directly from the Tekkie Tax website www.tekkietax.co.za
Why is it called TAX?
It is compulsory to participate (in our universe anyway!!)
WHO can you contact for more info?
Give your organisation's contact information.
Always give the project's website address - www.tekkietax.co.za