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,” says Chief
Social Worker at CHOC, Lawrence Mbuyane.
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,” said Eugene Subban, Chairman of CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa. “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.”
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.
We believe Mandela Day is about coming together as communities and using what we 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: CHOC Childhood Cancer
Foundation South Africa
