Our Hope: to see every child celebrate the holidays with their loved ones.

Thank you for helping CHOC give them a gift of love and hope. Thank you for making a difference in this season of giving.

From the heart of a parent staying at our CHOC

house in the Northern Region

“We would like to thank you all for welcoming us when we were down and didn’t know what to do because of my son’s condition. You welcomed us and made this journey an easier one. You never looked down on us. You made us believe that there is a second chance in life even though there is cancer. I was lost, but you made me feel like I was at my second home – you were my second family.

To my social worker – I took all my burdens to you, but you never judged me nor lost hope in my son and me. You kept me going and encouraged me in everything. To the kitchen staff – I appreciate everything you have done for us. I don’t remember my son and I ever going to bed with an empty stomach. You made sure that our stomachs were always full. To the transport staff – thank you very much for driving us to and from the hospital for treatment. To the office staff – your smiles and words of encouragement healed my son, and I really don’t know how to thank you all, but all I can say is: May the good Lord bless you more and more. You are indeed very good people, and I am glad that I came across such beautiful souls. I love you all and I will always remember you.”

Help CHOC to send families Home for the Holidays. It is such a special time and should be shared together with your loved ones! You can make a difference by donating to our Transport Programme!

Raising Awareness and Inspiring Hope

Every child deserves a chance to live a healthy and happy life. But for some children, this chance is threatened by a silent enemy: childhood cancer. Childhood cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children under 15 years old in South Africa. Many children are diagnosed too late, when the cancer has already spread and the treatment options are limited. Many families struggle to cope with the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of caring for a child with cancer.

That’s why we at CHOC are committed to creating awareness and educating communities about the early warning signs of childhood cancer and how to access the best possible care. We believe that by empowering people with knowledge and skills, we can make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by cancer.

Though our awareness and education programme CHOC trains various groups of people, such as healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, traditional practitioners, and community advocates, to identify the early warning signs of childhood cancer and to follow the correct referral pathways.

We also conduct awareness campaigns in schools, clinics, churches, and other public places.

We are proud of the impact we have made recently through our awareness and education programme. Here are some examples of our achievements:

• In Harry Gwala district, our team gave talks at 22 different events including schools between July and September.

• Our community-based trainer in Ehlanzeni trained 618 individuals.

• We joined forces with the University of Limpopo Projects, the Limpopo Health Department, and Polokwane Tertiary Hospital in September to raise awareness about childhood cancer. The event was a huge success, with 1200 people in attendance and a keynote speech by the MEC for Health.

• In Ekurhuleni, we trained 50 IMCI practitioners in September thanks to the renewed collaboration with the Gauteng department of Health.

• We trained 20 Health Care Professionals from various units and department at Universitas in Bloemfontein.

• We organised a roadshow in the Northern Cape where we visited Upington and Postmasburg.

• Our four CHOC Community Trainers in the Western Cape reached 8522 community members in various venues between July and August.

• A training session for 105 professional nurses took place in Umthatha.

These are just some of that show how we are creating awareness, and nurturing hope among our communities. We are grateful for the support and collaboration of our partners, donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries who make our work possible.

But we know that there is still much more to be done. Childhood cancer remains a serious threat that needs urgent attention and action. We need your help to continue our mission and reach more children and families in need.

Create awareness around childhood cancer

Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can save lives. Together, we are CHOC.

Mangaung Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk

On September 30th, the inaugural Mangaung Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk made its mark in Mangaung (Bloemfontein). Community members congregated at the Mangaung Sport Centre, commencing the 5km awareness walk adorned in various shades of gold. Under the careful watch of the Mangaung Traffic Department, the participants embarked on the 5km journey while prioritising safety.

The event was enriched by poignant testimony from a cancer survivor, who shared her personal journey and highlighted the invaluable role that CHOC played, leaving attendees inspired and instilled with hope.

Remembering our Children, the Story of CHOC’s 

Remembrance Services

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