Mandela Day 2026
For you, it’s 67 minutes. For them, it’s everything.
67 minutes. A meal. A bed. A way home.
This Nelson Mandela Day, your time can become something more.
More comfort. More care. More moments that bring families closer.
Because when care surrounds a family, children and teenagers can focus on what truly matters, healing, growing and simply being children and teenagers again.
“Our children are the rock on which our future is built.” Nelson Mandela
And every moment of care helps keep that future growing.
Turn 67 minutes into comfort, care and hope.
What Your Support Can Do
This Mandela Day, your support helps CHOC provide practical care beyond the hospital ward.
Your contribution can help provide:
- Warm meals for families during treatment
- Safe accommodation close to hospitals
- Transport support to and from treatment
- CHOC Carebags with essential comfort items
- Practical daily support for children, teenagers and caregivers
Because childhood cancer impacts far more than a diagnosis.
Ways to Get Involved
Give 67 Minutes
Spend your 67 minutes making a meaningful difference.
Ideas include:
- Packing CHOC Carebags
- Hosting a small fundraiser
- Collecting essential items
- Volunteering your time
- Sharing awareness online
- Supporting a CHOC House initiative
Get Your Company Involved
Bring your team together for a meaningful Mandela Day activation.
Corporate Activation Ideas:
- Carebag packing
- Food collection initiatives
- Donation drives
- Volunteer days
- Team fundraising challenges
- CHOC House support activities
Our team can help make these moments matter for your company.
The 67 Minutes Challenge
What could 67 people achieve together?
- 67 people could help support transport for families travelling to treatment
- 67 friends could help provide CHOC Carebags
- 67 colleagues could help support accommodation for families staying close to hospital care
Small moments of care can create lasting impact.
What Will You Do with Your 67 Minutes?
Join the movement this Mandela Day.
Share your moments of giving and tag CHOC using:
#67MinutesForHope
#MandelaDay2026
#CHOCSA
Wishlist / Needed Items
Food & Pantry Support
Help us keep our CHOC House kitchens stocked with essential food items for families staying close to treatment.
Needed Items
- Non-perishable foods
- Canned food
- Rice
- Pasta
- Maize meal
- Long life milk
- Cereals
- Peanut butter
- Jam
- Tea and coffee
- Sugar
- Cooking oil
- Soup packets
- Biscuits and snacks
- Juice and cooldrink
Toiletries & Personal Care
Many families arrive with very little. Basic toiletries help restore comfort and dignity during a difficult journey.
Needed Items
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Body lotion
- Face cloths
- Sanitary products
- Baby wipes
- Nappies
- Tissues
- Lip balm
Cleaning Supplies
Help us maintain safe, clean and hygienic CHOC Houses for children and teenagers with compromised immune systems.
Needed Items
- Bleach
- Disinfectant
- Surface cleaners
- Dishwashing liquid
- Laundry detergent
- Hand soap
- Refuse bags
- Cleaning cloths
- Gloves
- Sponges
- Air freshener
- Toilet cleaner
Linen & Comfort Items
A clean, comfortable space helps families feel cared for during long stays away from home.
Needed Items
- Single bed sheets
- Pillowcases
- Blankets
- Towels
- Face cloths
- Pillows
- Mattress protectors
Children & Teen Support
Small acts of kindness can bring moments of comfort, distraction and joy during treatment.
Needed Items
- Colouring books
- Crayons and stationery
- Puzzle books
- Toys and games
- Teen activity packs
- Journals and notebooks
- Story books
- Comfort items