Children's Hospital Trust

Trust Ambassador: JP Duminy

Stefan — Thu, 23 May 2013 06:37:08 +0000

South African Cricketer JP Duminy is one of the Trust's Ambassadors who loves spending time in the Hospital with the little patients. Here are some pics of his time spent at the Hospital.[gallery]

Victoria Hospital Building Upgrade

Stefan — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:28:56 +0000

The 83 year old Paediatric Ward at Victoria Hospital in Wynberg, Cape Town is currently undergoing a R10million upgrade and extension for which the Children’s Hospital Trust has fundraised, with 50% of funding contributed by the Ackerman Family Foundation.[gallery]

Trust Ambassador: Dan Skinstad

Stefan — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:54:55 +0000

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2013 Cape Argus Pink n Pay Cycle Tour

Stefan — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45:16 +0000

More than 100 #Riding4Radiology cyclists cycled in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour on 10 March to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Hospital Trust. 100% of the money that was raised is going directly to the building of a new Radiology Complex at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.[gallery]

Col’Cacchio Celebrity Chef Series Launch 2013

Stefan — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:19 +0000

Col'Cacchio launched their 2013 Celebrity Chef Series at the Chef's Warehouse and Cooking School. From May - August the signature creations are added to the Col'Cacchio pizzeria menu and R5 from every pizza sold will be donated to the Trust. The night was enjoyed with good company and even better pizza. You could be the next Celebrity Chef and help raise funds for the Trust-Here's how[gallery]

New Ward B2 Opening!

Stefan — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:18:41 +0000

The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital recently opened their remodeled and upgraded ward B2. It was enjoyed and celebrated by the doctors, nurses, supporting staff and patients[gallery]

Capturing Moments to Last a Lifetime

Stefan — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:41:59 +0000

Many people take it for granted that they are able to capture memories on film – be it still photographs or video clips. There are often families of patients at the Hospital who don’t own cameras but thanks to Wouter van Warmelo, these families will now have photographic keepsakes. Wouter has been photographing patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital since September 2009. A nurse in Theatres suggested this initiative a few years ago and the Children’s Hospital Trust proposed the idea to the University of the Third Age (U3A), of which Wouter is a member. Wouter didn’t hesitate in his response and thanks to the sponsorship of an anonymous donor, Wouter is able to print the photos he takes and brighten the faces of the patients and families he visits. Over 4 000 patients have been photographed thus far and the project is still ongoing. Wouter shared insights of his photography sessions at the Annual General Meeting of the U3A at the end of March 2013 in the Baxter Concert Hall. After his talk, the chairperson of the U3A asked guests for donations and an amazing R7 000 was collected there and then. Donations were split equally between the Children's Hospital Trust and the Friends of the Children's Hospital Association.

Legacy Medical Scholarship Fund

Verity — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:05:35 +0000

The legendary standards of excellence, which make the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital such a world-famous institution, are largely thanks to the commitment of our dedicated medical professionals. Since the Hospital first opened its doors in 1956, these men and women have devoted their lives to helping desperately sick children get better, creating a rock solid foundation for future generations. Their legacy to the future of paediatric health will always be honoured. The Children’s Hospital Trust invites you to help us keep the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on the cutting edge of paediatric care by becoming a founding member of the newly launched Children’s Hospital Trust Legacy Medical Scholarship Fund. This will award annual scholarships and bursaries for medical studies to deserving candidates. For more information regarding this scholarship, please contact Liz Linsell on liz.linsell@chtrust.org.za or 021 686 7860

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

Stefan — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:47:42 +0000

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is an on stage, stand-up comedy show featuring some top international and local performers for a hilarious showdown at the Baxter Theatre. The line-up of artists include

Alan Committie (SA)
Mooky Cornish (Canada)
Steve Rawlings (UK).
Wilfredo (UK)
Kev Orkian (UK)
Carl Wastie (SA)
Guy McDonald (SA)
Siv Ngesi (SA)
Prince Abdi (UK)
Marc Lottering (SA)

The Funny Festival will run from Monday, 10 June to Saturday, 7 July 2013. 100% of donations received during intervals will be donated to the Children’s Hospital Trust and will go directly to the building of a Childsafe Research and Educational Centre at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. For more information and ticket sales please contact Computicket or 0861 915 8000

Christene Lombard

Stefan — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:52:10 +0000

Christene was born with a congenital muscle weakness. She started to experience poor sleep at night, resulting in her feeling drowsy during the day, headaches and could not concentrate at school. The quality of her days were deteriorating because of this. After being treated in the private medical sector for almost 10 years, she was referred to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for assessment. After being seen by a Pulmonologist, a sleep study further revealed that Christene was not getting sufficient oxygen during sleep, leaving her breathless and waking up frequently at night. The solution was to be connected to a ventilator which would breathe both for her whilst asleep. Her symptoms were alleviated within a few days. Her parents now faced a difficult dilemma. They could not afford to purchase the very expensive ventilator, and their private medical aid refused to pay for one. Desperate for the life support Christene required, they felt helpless. Fortunately, the Children’s Hospital Trust fundraises for the Breatheasy Programme at the Hospital. This programme provides equipment to children who require tracheostomies (breathing devices) and home ventilation, enabling them to go home and live ‘normal’ lives. When Christene’s parents found out that she would receive a ventilator at no cost to them, they were literally speechless. Christene’s father Michael was overcome with emotion and had to call the hospital back once this good news had digested. Christene’s mom Juanita says of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, “This is the best hospital we have ever been to. The staff and treatment we experienced were amazing. For the first time in 10 years, I feel safe.” Christene is coming to terms with the reality that she will require a ventilator at night for the rest of her life, but appreciates that she still has her freedom to move about daily without it. Her mother Juanita is also able to get a lot more sleep at night too! If you are thankful to the Hospital for what they have done for your child, why not become a Grateful Heart? Click here for more details.