Thursday, 18 July, marks Nelson Mandela’s birthday, a day officially declared by the United Nations in 2009.
To honour his legacy, St Joseph’s is celebrating Mandela’s birthday throughout the month of July. Be part of this special commemoration and make a difference in the lives of children.
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‘Every day a life is changed at St Josephs. Many children and their families arrive at our gates not only with the burden of ill health but poor nutrition and economic insecurity,’ says Christelle Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer at St Joseph’s.
‘We believe that every child is deserving. Affording free care to the most vulnerable members of society helps change the lives of patients and those who care for them. Your support and donations towards, nappies, clothes, food, toys, or any in kind support helps us make this change for the many children who will have second chance at childhood.’
Can you help make special snacks for the kids? From haircuts to tea parties, your expertise will put a smile on their faces and warm their hearts. In the spirit of Mandela Day’s 67 minutes of giving, your monetary contributions will make a direct difference in the lives of these young patients.
Whether you donate R67, R670, or any other amount you can afford, every cent helps to make a difference in their lives.
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St Joseph’s is committed to providing critical healthcare services to children from underserved communities at no cost to their families. With an average stay of six months per child, the management, staff and clinical teams are unwavering in their dedication, but they need your help.
The organisation relies on the generosity of everyone to ensure that these young patients receive the care they deserve. As a registered NPO, St Joseph’s can provide donors with a Section 18A tax certificate. Donations made to St Joseph’s now also offer tax benefits in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
St Joseph’s is located 2 kilometres from Cape Town International Airport and has six wards with 175 beds.
It provides multidisciplinary care for children (newborn to 18 years old) with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions such as cerebral palsy, infectious diseases, traumatic brain injury, neurology and oncology.
These youngsters are not well enough to return home, but they are also not sick enough to be admitted to an acute hospital. St Joseph’s provides rehabilitative and restorative treatment to help people recover.
Get involved or learn more about participating in Mandela Month by contacting [email protected] or visiting www.stjosephsipc.org.za.
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