Childhood Cancer Foundation SA launched their Flip-Flop Day at Sandton Sun & Towers
CHOC’s goal is to save lives through early detection, and to enable people to stand up, stand strong and stand together to support fearless little warriors.
The Childhood Cancer Foundation SA (CHOC) raised awareness about their upcoming flip-flop day initiative at the Sun Deck’s Sandton Sun and Towers.
CHOC is an advocate for the fight against this life-threatening illness and offers psychosocial and emotional support to families and children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer. Made up of passionate, caring, committed and dedicated staff and volunteers, CHOC’s goal is to save lives through early detection, and to enable us all to stand up, stand strong and stand together to support these fearless little warriors.
Speaking on February 7, the foundation’s Ceo Hedley Lewis said if we truly want to be South Africans the only thing we could do in Ubuntu style was to show love and hope.
“Think about the impact one sticker could have and do for ill children and teenagers. Last year CHOC raised over R2 million which was done from love for children and teenagers who had life-threatening illnesses and diseases.”
Beneficiaries of the foundation, Nontobeko Dlakavu and her son were grateful for the support offered by the foundation.
“My son Owami was diagnosed with leukaemia and ever since then we have been supported by CHOC in the form of social workers – the foundation is almost a safe haven that supports us on our journey.”
Dlakavu noted that although her son was left with one chemotherapy cycle, there were moments of being nervous and anxious but being supported by the team kept her hopeful and determined to get to the finish line.
Lewis explained that although the foundation’s fourth flip-flop day was around the corner, it is about using hope as medicine for all diseases.
“Flip-Flop Day and Flippie have stepped up to the forefront to get every South African, young or old, the corporate or casual, the beach-side dweller or the city slicker, to get up and literally wear their heart on their soles on February 17. As the needs of the children, teenagers and their families increase and our desire to enhance our augmentation of the medical fraternity treatment continues, we are aiming to raise R2 million more than last year. “
The public is encouraged to get their stickers for only R10 at their nearest PNA, Tekkie Town, or by visiting www.choc.org.za or popping into your nearest CHOC region.
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