67 minutes can change a child’s journey this Mandela Day
For many CHOC families, the cancer journey extends far beyond hospital walls.
This Mandela Day, CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is calling on South Africans to turn their 67 minutes into comfort, care and hope for children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder, and their families.
Under the campaign message, ‘For you, it’s 67 minutes. For them, it’s everything’, CHOC is encouraging individuals, schools, businesses and communities to support families facing childhood cancer through meaningful acts of kindness, practical donations and volunteerism.
“For many CHOC families, the cancer journey extends far beyond hospital walls. Families often travel long distances for treatment, spend weeks away from home, and face emotional and financial strain while trying to care for their children or teenagers. Every family’s journey through childhood cancer is different, but one thing remains the same: no family should have to walk it alone. Mandela Day reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can bring comfort and relief during an incredibly difficult time. Whether it is a warm meal, safe accommodation, transport to treatment, or essential daily items, these acts of support help families focus on what matters most: their child’s wellbeing and healing,” said the chief social worker at CHOC, Lawrence Mbuyane.
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This Mandela Day, CHOC is inviting South Africans to help make that journey a little lighter. Supporters can get involved by donating essential items, supporting CHOC House wishlists, volunteering their time, hosting collection drives, or helping raise awareness around childhood cancer and the SILUAN Early Warning Signs of Childhood Cancer.
“Mandela Day reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child and their family. For many of our families, support means more than practical assistance. It means knowing they are seen, cared for and not facing the childhood cancer journey alone,” said Eugene Subban, chairman of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa.
Throughout Mandela Month, CHOC regions across South Africa will host various activations, community initiatives and partnership events aimed at mobilising support for children and teenagers affected by childhood cancer.
Every meal shared, every donation made, every volunteer hour and every act of support helps create moments of comfort, dignity and hope for CHOC families during incredibly difficult circumstances.
The compassionate team at CHOC believes that Mandela Day is about coming together as communities and using what they have to make a real difference where it is needed most.
Members of the public can support the campaign by:
- Donating wishlist items
- Volunteering their time
- Hosting collection drives
- Making financial contributions to support CHOC programmes and services
To learn more about CHOC’s Mandela Day campaign and how to get involved, visit https://choc.org.za/
