The impact of covid-19 on CHOC
For more information on their core programmes visit www.choc.org.za.
As a result of the coronavirus, which has a global impact, the Childhood Cancer Foundation (CHOC) is concerned about the health and safety of all involved with CHOC, especially the children and teens with cancer who are undergoing treatment, many of whom have compromised immune systems.
Taryn Seegers, representative of CHOC, said in addition to that, the lockdown, as outlined by the President in his speech, means that as an organisation they will have to limit the number of services they offer to their children and families.
“However, all CHOC staff will be working remotely to ensure that operations continue and that we are able to continue to provide support to our children and families to ensure that they are safe and are able to continue with their treatment.”
Due to the lockdown, all CHOC fund-raising events (both internal and external) and CHOC Cow sporting activities have been cancelled, which will result in a significant loss of income in the foreseeable future.
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“Without a steady flow of income we will struggle to continue to provide our beneficiaries with the care and support they need, which will have a significant impact on their overall well-being.
“We appeal to all South Africans to open their hearts during this lockdown period and help us continue to walk the journey with the children and their families,” she said
Seegers added that they are only able to do this if they have sufficient resources to implement their programmes.
CHOC is calling on all South African children, teenagers and adults to get the family together and tap into their creativity by baking absolutely anything around the theme “Who is your superhero?”
From biscuits to cupcakes to carrot cake – when it comes to your very own superheroes, anything goes.
Whether it’s your mom, a teacher, Superman, nurses or policemen – put on your thinking cap and go crazy.
Bake something that relates to your superhero.
Challenge yourself to only use what you have available in your home – remember it just needs to look good – no tasting from the judges.
How to participate:
Make a R50 donation to CHOC on either https://www.givengain.com/cc/the-great-choc-superhero-bakeoff/ or on the CHOC website https://choc.org.za/product/r50-donation-2/ Get baking by raiding the cupboard – be creative as possible with your ingredients.
Take a picture of your baked item and tag them on social media. Remember to include your Superhero category (e.g. Mini Superhero).
Bake-off challenge ends midnight on April 24 so be sure to submit before then.
Categories:
Category A: Mini Superheroes (12 and under)
Category B: Teen Superheroes (13 – 19)
Category C: Adult Superheroes (20 and over)
The top three most creative in all categories will be selected by CHOC and the public will get to vote for their favourite and will win awesome prizes sponsored by Vodacom, The CHOC Cows and CHOC.
CHOC SA is the largest non-profit organisation working in the field of childhood cancer.
Every year they provide services to approximately 2 500 children, teenagers and their families.
The core services are aimed at ensuring that all children who are diagnosed with cancer receive the care and support they need in order to increase their chance of survival.
For more information on their core programmes visit www.choc.org.za.
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