Choc concerned for high risk teens and children
SAXONWOLD – The community is encouraged to donate to the Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (Choc) through a number of its current initiatives.
The Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa (Choc) would like to call on the community for support during this time of uncertainty.
The foundation remains concerned for the well-being of the children and teenagers who are currently undergoing treatment or have a history of cancer.
According to business development manager Linda Moore these young individuals are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus by virtue of their compromised immune systems.
Moore added that given the current economic climate a large percentage of individuals are currently unemployed or temporarily without an income.
“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 health and are not in a position to provide masks and hand sanitisers to protect themselves against covid-19,” she said.
The foundation would like to call on the community to assist in any way possible.
“We need to ensure that the children are safe, are able to attend treatment and that the parents and caregivers are relieved of the financial stress of having to provide food, protection and support to their sick child and families,” Moore said.
“The result is that we are seeing an increased need and demand for our service,” she added.
The community can assist by donating to any one of the following initiatives:
- Support the Choc Houses
- Donate towards transport funds
- Help purchase masks and sanitisers
- Enter The Great Choc Superhero Bake Off
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