Get jammin’ in your jammies in aid of CHOC
Spot prizes will be given away throughout the day.
CHOC has announced its 2020 Youth Day challenge – the Jammin’ in your Jammies Challenge.
All South Africans are encouraged to show love and support for children and teenagers living with cancer, by participating in the challenge.
How to participate:
1. Make a R100 donation for you and your family on GivenGain by visiting https://www.givengain.com/cc/jammin-in-your-jammies-challenge/
2. Challenge your friends and family to make a donation and participate in the challenge by tagging them on social media.
3. On Tuesday, June 16, you need to be Jammin’ in your Jammies. Whether you are doing your 6am to 9am exercise, popping into the garage for milk, gardening, braaiing or just loafing on the couch – we want to see you Jammin’ in your Jammies!
4. Share your videos or images on social media and tag CHOC.
5. Spot prizes will be given away throughout the day.
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For more information on the programmes that CHOC offers to help children and teens with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders, and their families, visit https://choc.org.za/choc-programmes-we-offer/.
The coronavirus has greatly increased the needs of these families.
In addition, and of grave concern is the fact that children and teens who are undergoing treatment, and who have had cancer, are at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus by virtue of their compromised immune systems.
The economic situation in which we find ourselves means there is a large percentage of individuals who are currently unemployed or temporarily without income. It is this reality many families are facing.
Without any form of income they are unable to transport their children to and from the hospital, are unable to provide the necessary nutritional requirements the child needs to stay healthy and are not in a position to provide masks and hand sanitisers to protect themselves against Covid-19.
It is at this moment that CHOC’s essential services are needed more than ever.
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CHOC is a non-profit organisation made up of caring, committed and passionate people and offers free support to families of children and teens with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders.
CHOC aims to save lives through early detection and make the journey of those who are affected by childhood cancer less burdensome through the comprehensive support programmes they offer.
This is all made possible through corporate sponsorship as well as donations from groups and individuals wanting to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer.
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