Give a guitar - Ignite a life campaign

The "Give a Guitar - Ignite a Life" campaign aims to take the thousands of unused guitars from garages, lofts and under beds, and put them in the hands of musically-gifted disadvantaged children and youths.

Through partnerships with churches and other charities, talented individuals will be identified and helped to reach their potential.

"There is no greater poverty than the poverty of opportunity," said guitar guru Andy McGibbon, who started the campaign.

"Nowhere is this more apparent than in the plight of underprivileged children, many of whom will tragically succumb to the lure of crime, drugs or other life-destroying activities," added McGibbon.

Prince Mhlanga, 22, from Thandanani House of Refuge in Zandspruit, was the first beneficiary of the project at its official launch last month. Prince will also receive free guitar lessons from a guitar teacher who volunteered his services.

McGibbon is asking the public to donate any unwanted guitars to the campaign by dropping it off at Andy McGibbon's Guitar World at the Homeworld Centre, corner of Malibongwe Drive and Rocky Street in Strydompark.

The campaign also needs guitar teachers who are willing to donate some of their time.

If you can help, or for more information, please phone 011 791 6887.