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Annual Report
2014/2015
003-380 NPO
Annual
Report
2014/15 (1st April - 31st March)
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T h e F r i e n d s o f t h e C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i t a l A s s o c i a t i o n
Family Resource Centre
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch
Cape Town, 7700
Phone: 021 658 5243
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://friendsofthechildrenshospital.org/
The FOCHA is a non-profit organisation based at the Red Cross
War Memorial Children’s Hospital. We've been in existence since
1978, operating as The Family Resource Centre.
The FOCHA provides holistic support to the RCWMCH by offering
resources and support to patients, caregivers and immediate fami-
lies. In the care and recovery of sick children, FOCHA offers varied
support that encourages active participation by the parents and
caregivers. Partnerships with the volunteers, the community and
the donors ensure sustainability.
The Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association depends solely
on the support of the community. With your help, we are able to
provide a more comfortable stay for the children and their families
at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital –
Because– Happiness is going home!
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Tab l e o f Co n t en t
Annual Report 1st April 2014 - 31 March 2015
The Friends of the Children’s Hospital
1 Annual Report cover page 1
2 Introduction to FOCHA 2
3 Table of Contents 3
4 Governance & Staff 4
5 Vision & Mission 5
6 The Declaration of Children‘s Rights 6
7 Chairperson’s Report 7
8 Director’s Report 8
9 Financial Report 10
10 FOCHA Projects - Family Support Program 12
10.1 Meal a Day Project 13
10.2 Notes from parents and family members 14
10.3 Letter from a patients 16
10.4 Volunteer Poem 17
11 FOCHA Projects -Our Volunteer Program 18
11.1 The Tooth Fairies 20
11.2 The Photographer 21
11.3 Aroma Therapists 22
11.4 Limosine Rides 23
11.5 Mobile Library 24
12 36th Anniversary and Volunteer Celebration 25
13 Acknowledgement: Donations/Funding 27
14 Contact Details 32
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Patrons:
Wilma Van der Bijl
Chester Williams
Board Members:
Chairperson Mrs D. Steward
Vice- Chairperson Ms D. Ross
Treasurer Mr L. A. Parker
Secretary Mrs D. Schulman
Members: Mrs H. Irusen
Mr A. Pieters
Ms C. Mavengere
Mrs P. Gill
Mr D. Khan
Mrs T. Jardine
Ex-Officio Members:
Chief Medical Superintendent Dr T. Blake
Director Nursing Services Mrs S. Roodt
Assistant Director Nursing Services Mrs C. Bastian
Principal Communications Officer Ms A. Jordaan
Bookkeeper Ms M. Tromp
Fund Raising Manager Mrs C. Cooper
(The Children’s Hospital Trust)
Executive Director: Mr David G. Stephens
Staff Members:
Operations Manager Mrs Janine Heuvel
F/R Shop Assistant Mrs Heather Voigt
Donations Room Coordinator Mrs Linda September
Parent Support Facilitator Ms Nolufefe Monki
Parent Support Facilitator Mrs Beatrice Madlongwana
Kiosk Supervisor Mr Ronald Ruiters
Kiosk Assistant Ms Amanda Mabuye
Finance Administrator Ms Kim Lockman
Volunteer Administrator Ms Lerato Seoposenwe
Volunteer Manager Ms Ursula Hodgin
Governance & Staff
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Our Vision
The Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association (FOCHA) is the lead
organization providing non-medical support to patients, their parents and
caregivers at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH).
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Our Mission
The FOCHA provides holistic support to the RCWMCH by offering
resources and support to patients, caregivers and immediate families.
In the care and recovery of sick children, FOCHA offers varied support that
encourages active participation by the parents and caregivers.
Partnerships with the volunteers, the community and the donors ensure
sustainability.
Vision & Mission Statements
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The Declaration of Children’s Rights
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“LIFE’S ONLY LIMITATIONS ARE THE ONES WE
MAKE” (unknown)
The period under review has been a year of growth within the Friends of
the Children’s Hospital Association.
We saw the need to extend our Meal-a-Day project, from serving lunches
to offering light meals in the mornings and evenings as the number of
care-givers visiting the Family Resource Centre to partake of meals and
fellowship with one another increased dramatically. This service was
made possible through the dedication of our donors who partnered with
us on this project.
At the same time the Director and staff of the organisation found themselves stretched to the
limits in order to generate much-needed funds, to sustain our various projects that offer assis-
tance to the children.
Our two business enterprises, viz the Fund-raising shop and Kiosk, established to generate
non-designated income have gone through the usual fine-tuning process and we are proud to
report that we are satisfied with the fact that we are now on the right track to reach our goal of
self-sustainability. Our overall revenue increased from R1 678 235 last year to R1 997 923 this
year and our control systems have been tightened considerably.
Corporate donor funding has increased as well due a number of amazing donors who agreed to
enter into a long-term partnership with us.
We have been fortunate enough to be given valuable time on air by various well-known radio
stations and this enabled our director to disseminate information on the work carried out by
the Friends, to the greater community of the Western Cape.
I would be failing in my duty if I did not express our heartfelt thanks to our amazing
volunteers both short and long-term for the many hours dedicated to visiting our little ones,
spending quality time with them and just loving them unconditionally.
Thank you most sincerely too, to our Volunteers who fulfil Administrative functions alongside
staff. Needless to say, our volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and are highly
valued.
In the year ahead we intend forging new fundraising initiatives as well as improving on service
delivery by strengthening our Volunteer Management Programme.
In closing, I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to our donors, volunteers, Director and his
staff team for their dedication to improving the life of the caregivers, and the children within
the hospital.
Thank you to the Health Facilities Board, Hospital Management and staff as well as the
Children’s Hospital Trust for their co-operation and support to the Friends.
Appreciation and thanks goes to my esteemed colleagues serving on the Friends Management
Team and Board for their unwavering support and guidance throughout the year.
In particular, thanks is expressed to Andre Pieters and Dorothy Schulman who together have
given over 20yrs service to the Friends at governance level. They will not continue as board
members in the new-year and their input will be missed by those taking up the cudgels for the
next 3 year cycle.
In our 38th year of existence we look forward to continuing to improve our service delivery to
our beneficiaries, in collaboration with our amazingly supportive volunteers and donors in the
year ahead, giving voice to our Mission statement that says: ”In the care and recovery of sick
children FOCHA offers varied support that encourages active participation by the parents and
caregivers.”
Thank you
DALMARI STEWARD
Chairperson
CHAIRPERSONS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 –MARCH 2015
Chairperson’s Report1
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Director’s Report
Nelson Mandela said: “ …(Heroes) These are men and
women chosen to bring happiness into the hearts of
people-those are the real heroes.”
This year marks the 38th year of the existence of FOCHA. This
means that for more than 38 years FOCHA has been active in
providing services to alleviate the suffering and stress of families
at the hospital. Those who have been at the hospital for any extended period, has seen how FO-
CHA has grown from a small group of volunteers working out of the office of the Social Workers,
etc. to a constituted organization with a Board, full time staff, two shops and hundreds of volun-
teers and the Family Resource Centre that provides non-medical services to the patients, their
families as well as the various departments in the hospital.
With the support from the Facility Board and the Hospital Management, FOCHA has continued
to expand its activities in the hospital. These include both the Volunteer Service and the Family
Support Services. These services has provided much needed assistance to the vulnerable popula-
tion in the hospital. Last year, FOCHA provided opportunities to over 2079 volunteers to play and
read to the patients. Both local and International volunteers spent weeks at a time at the hospi-
tal, to make a meaningful difference to the health outcomes of the patients who are in need of just
being a normal child. They brought laughter, fun, games, toys, presents, etc. and friendship to the
wards, in exchange for the opportunity to make a difference in the life of the sick children.
FOCHA made use of International and Local Youth Agencies to bring young people to the hospi-
tal. These agencies provided volunteers all year round. They include agencies like:
International volunteer agencies:
1. Connect 123; 2 .Rainbow Garden
Village; 3. EF Language school;
4 .Volunteer Centre; 5 .Volunteer Ad-
venture Corps; 6. Goodhope Studies;
7. Dan Cape; 8. First Steps Abroad
9. Travellers Worldwide
Local Agencies:
Action Volunteer Agency; 2. Schools
and Colleges
FOCHA’s greatest assets are the long-
term local volunteers. Volunteers who
have been serving the hospital for up
to 31 years and counting. This year
five of our most valued long-term vol-
unteers retired. They have given a combined service of 101 years at the hospital. We salute Jean
Harker (31 years), Neville Atkinson (29 years), Gwen MacCrae (22 years); Joan Bryson (10 years)
and Patricia Mentoor (9 years). They will always be appreciated and remembered for generations
to come.
The FOCHA Board members are also volunteers of the highest calibre. They offer their time and
expertise to give strategic direction to the organizations staff. This year marks the end of a three
year cycle of governance. We wish to thank Mrs Dorothy Schulman the Secretary of the Board
and Mr Andre Pieters for their invaluable service to FOCHA over the years. We also thank our
existing Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Treasurer and other Board-and Co-opted members for
their dedicated and unselfish service to FOCHA during 2014/2015.
Month Volunteers Meals Foodpar-
cels Toiletries
14-Apr 524 1658 30 53
14-May 349 1325 37 61
14-Jun 304 2563 31 35
14-Jul 132 2429 60 119
14-Aug 110 1283 28 161
14-Sep 64 1968 33 82
14-Oct 132 2548 60 56
14-Nov 131 2659 35 56
14-Dec 82 2109 23 56
15-Jan 99 4053 28 40
15-Feb 82 2436 42 25
15-Mar 70 2162 35 40
Total 2079 27193 442 784
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FOCHA’s Family Support services has also increased over this reporting period. This program
included various services such as providing 2-3 Meals a Day-, Donations-, Provision of clothing to
patients and families, Provision of toiletries to families, Provision of toys to patients, Support
Groups, Special Events, Group visits to the hospital, procuring special equipment and providing
a food parcel to families in need. Last year we provided 27193 meals to parents. This was possi-
ble with the help of partners such as MUSTADAFIN FOUNDATION, THE MARCH LADIES,
WARRIORS OF HOPE, ST.THOMAS CHURCH, COMMON GROUND
CHURCH,WOOLWORTHS MILNER ROAD, WOOLWORTHS BERGVLIET, PHC LOTUS
RIVER, NANDO’S, FREEZERLAND, and many more families and individual donors.
FOCHA was also blessed through CHATZ CHARITY, the charity arm of CHATZ MOBILE
COMPANY. The provided families with 360 food parcels, 360 toiletry packs and 360 children’s
toiletry and fun bags. FOCHA issued a total of 442 food parcels and 764 Toiletry packs to
families at the hospital. CHATZ also funded our Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, paying for all
the food, certificates, decorations, hiring, etc. They have really assisted FOCHA in a big way.
Our FOCHA staff continue to form the central point around the services we provide at the
hospital. Last year, we said goodbye to Ursula Hodgin, our Volunteer Manager, who spent 18
years at the hospital. Ursula retired at the age of 70. We continue to miss her and the valuable
service she rendered.
FOCHA continue to offer quality services at the Red Cross War Memorial Hospital with the help
of the Hospital Facility Board and the Hospital Management Team. The relationship with the
hospital Management and hospital staff allows FOCHA to offer all the varied services. The
Nursing Administration and the Social Work Departments have throughout the existence of
FOCHA provided the organization with amazing support and advice. Without these two organs of
the hospital, FOCHA would not be able to provide these quality services.
The Hospital Security Services, both the provincial staff and the private securities, has also as-
sisted us greatly over the year. On behalf of the Board and staff, we wish to thank all our
Partners, donors, supporters, Hospital staff, the general public, etc. for the invaluable support
they have given FOCHA.
A special note of thank you needs to go to all our donors who have given us much
needed cash donations to operate the FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE;
At the end of 2014/2015 Financial year, FOCHA strategically looked at its Vision and Mission for
the next 5 years. During these very important sessions, the Board of FOCHA adapted the Vision
and Mission Statement of the organization. The new Vision and Mission Statements will be
brought to the AGM to be held on 21 September 2015 for ratification and adoption.
SPRINGFIELD CONVENT, CAPE TOWN FIRE AND SAFETY SERVICES, FIRST CHOICE DIARIES,
CRAZY STORE, JET LEE TRUST, CAPE RESONATE,COLIN SCHREUDER,J. COWAN, WELDING SER-
VICES,XEPA CONSULTING, GOOD HOPE STUDIES, DR. D NIMAKO, GREG BERTISH and ALL
HEART.ORG, GHS SPROTTE, MARK E. HENDRICKS, CAPE CONCRETE WORKS, DOUGLAS JOOSTE
TRUST, K. DERICK-COINS, MIRIAM GEISER, ORTHODOX GREEK CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL,
CROSS SELLING, SABASTIAN PETER, E F LANGUAGE SCHOOL, TELEPERFORMANCE, ISIBANE
SELIHLO, FAX2EMAIL, NATASHA NB ATTORNEYS, MARCH LADIES, CANDICE MYBURG, TABLE
TOP FURNITURES, EF VITOR ANNE SEVERINR,DR LOCHAN and all the other donors.
Vision : The Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association (FOCHA) is the lead organization providing non-
medical support to patients, their parents and caregivers at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
(RCWMCH).
Mission: The FOCHA provides holistic support to the RCWMCH by offering resources and support to
patients, caregivers and immediate families.
In the care and recovery of sick children, FOCHA offers varied support that encourages active participation
by the parents and caregivers.
Partnerships with the volunteers, the community and the donors ensure sustainability.
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Statement of Financial Position at 31 March 2015
Notes) 2015 2014
R R
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 2 7 803 8 068
Investments 3 814 760 1 217 056
822 563 1 225 124
Current assets
Inventory 4 7 810 4 112
Trade and other receivables 5 32 520 109 197
Cash and cash equivalents 6 46 742 50 544
87 071 163 853
Total Assets 909 635 1 388 977
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Retained income 150 905 49 067
Specific funds 7 758 729 815 560
909 635 864 628
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 8 - 524 350
- 524 350
Total Equity and Liabilities 909 635 1 388 977
Revenue 9 1 997 923 1 678 235
Operating expenses 1 932 073 1 861 191
65 849 -182 956
Finance income 11 35 988 29 529
Surplus / ( Deficit ) for the year 101 837 -153 427
Balance at 01 April 2013 202 495
Deficit for the year -153 427
Balance at 31 March 2014 49 068
Surplus for the year 101 837
Balance at 31 March 2015 150 905
THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(Registration Number: 003-380 NPO)
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2015
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Detailed Income Statement for the year ended 31 March 2015
Note(s) 2015 2014
R R
REVENUE
Fundraising 9 597 178 566 709
Community Chest - 24 840
Corporate and Private 486 823 341 769
TIBB - 100 000
Tuckshop Donated Rentals 110 355 100 100
Self Generated Income 9 1 400 745 1 111 526
Membership fees - 300
Christmas Cards 27 381 20 289
Shop Sales 362 196 255 073
Arts & Crafts - 28
Volunteer Registrations 67 520 43 390
Kiosk 943 648 792 447
Other Income
Interest Received 11 35 988 29 206
Gross Income 2 033 911 1 707 764
EXPENDITURE
Administration Expenses 1 163 619 1 084 669
Accounting Fees 46 441 75 652
Audit Fees 36 993 29 542
AGM 7 902 5 617
Bank Charges 30 608 22 926
Computer Expenses 5 386 5 815
Consultants 2 420 29 641
Depreciation 3 262 -
Office Expenses 308 84
Marketing & Advertising 1 815 -
Printing & Stationery 30 937 38 464
Salaries 949 920 827 478
Sundry Expenses 10 8 487 13 330
Telephone, Fax, Internet and Web 39 141 36 120
Balance carried forward 870 291 623 095
Client Services 72850.86 109402.34
Family Support 10 36748.58 71596.21
Monitoring and evaluating 0 250
Volunteer Program 34102.28 0
Volunteer Workers and Committee 2000 37556.13
Project Expenses 695603.05 667119.08
Christmas Card Purchases 24124.8 0
Events 1154.58 2019.92
Kiosk 670323.67 665099.16
101837.47 -153426.51
THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
(Registration Number: 003-380 NPO)
Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2015
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The objective of this programme is to strengthen families and
communities whilst their children are in hospital. It aims to facili-
tate and enhance self-reliance and empowerment among caregivers.
We offer a range of care and support services by conducting weekly
orientation sessions with new admissions in the mothers’ rooms and
in the Wards to ensure that they have access to all relevant services
and activities. We continue to raise the awareness of moral
regeneration among the caregivers in the wards and mothers’ rooms
focusing on topics which enhances self-reliance and empowerment
among caregivers.
Our goal in the next few months is to implement workshops on:
Positive Parenting - Sex and sexuality - Family planning - Marriage
and family - Assertive parenting - Decision-making as well as the
role of men and boys in the home. These activities are conducted
through our existing support groups and parent education work-
shops. The outcomes of this objective are to ensure that caregivers
and families make informed decisions about issues that affect them
in the family home once their children are discharged from the
hospital.
The Family Care and Support Program
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Meal A Day Project
Breakfast:
FOCHA with the help of churches, groups and individuals, provides sand-
wiches, fruit, coffee and tea to parents for breakfast. For many parents,
this is the only meal since the lunch we served the previous day. On aver-
age 50 parents come to enjoy this limited meal with the other parents fac-
ing the same challenges. Breakfast is also served over some weekends
when we have visitors at the hospital. Anyone can donate bread, tea, cof-
fee, sugar, etc. and come and serve parents breakfast over weekends. We
served over 10 000 meals to destitute parents who were in need of some-
thing to eat and someone to talk to.
Lunch:
The MUSTADAFIN FOUNDATION
(A non-profit organization operating in
the Western Cape and Eastern Cape)
partnered with FOCHA to bring
healthy cooked meals to about 60-80
parents daily. Parents from our local
communities who choose to sit at the
bedside of their children are able to receive a warm cooked meal for lunch
from Mondays to Fridays. Through this partnership we were able to feed
approximately 70 parents per day. In the last financial year FOCHA and
MUSTADAFIN served on average about 27 000 meals.
Supper:
The need to serve support to families who sleep next to their sick children
increased. FOCHA approached organizations, churches and individuals to
provide evening meals. This was so successful, that we could feed over
8000 parents.
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We say thank you very much for the food Friend’s has been giving
me. I am here for two weeks. Thank you Friend’s. (from B1)
I am a lady from Zimbabwe, I am here for one month now. I al-
ways come here every three months for check up and I want to
say thank you very much for the food and love you give to us. We
really appreciate . May God bless you.
I am a lady from Queenstown, I just want to thank you all for tak-
ing care of me and my baby. We have been eating and sleeping
comfortable. May our good Lord bless you!
I am a lady from Mthatha, have to thank you for the caring you
give us, catering etc.
On behalf of Colleen Emmie Boihang thank you for the lovely
food. And the mom who cares about us. May God bless them. And
the executive. God to bless him to encourage us to have love for
others. Re a leboga modimo anne le bona botlhe. Dankie vir
Friends.
On behalf of Natasha Jansen I
would like to say thanks to
Friends for the lovely food they
give and prepare for us everyday
with love and patience and again
thank you very much Friends.
(from Paternoster)
Notes from parents:
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Ek is baie dankbaar vir Friends vir die kos wat ek elke dag eet. Baie dankie
ma Beatrice en Friends. (Van Fan)
I, Carol van Breda , am very grateful for the food from Friends. They are
helpful and caring. May God bless them.
Ek is tevrede met die mense van Friends se goedheid en liefde. (Van Ma-
ria Tarentaal)
I, Nonzuzo Mzili from Plettenberg Bay, thank God for these people, what
they’re doing. We appreciate it.
Siyabulela ngenxaso yenu kakhulu.
Siyabonga kakhulu, Siyabulela kakhulu ngenkxaso yenu .
Siyabulela kakhulu nisihoye nyani kakhulu eskoni.
Enkosi Ndiyabulela ngoFRIENDS Phambili. Enkosi kakhulu ngempatho
yenu nobubele benu nilikhaya kuthi singomama.
Ek is baie bevredig met die diens wat voorskaf word aan die moeders.
Ek wil dankie sê vir almal van julle. Dit is lekker om hier te eet almal is
vriendelik. Ek is van Malmesbury. Dis my eerste keer dat ek hier is,
maar ek waardeer dit wat julle
vir my gedoen het. Baie, baie
dankie. (T. Wilson)
Ek wil net sê dankie vir Friends
vir die kos wat hulle vir my gee.
(S. Kapiempie)
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Dear Friends...
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“You are cherished for who you are”
You do not seek accolades for the difference you have made
You are cherished for who you are
You are awesome for investing yourselves in the lives of others Boys and girls, fathers and mothers
You deserve accolades for the difference you have made
Happy children, hugged, well fed Snuggled, read to, ready for bed
Hopeful moms benefit from your help
Supported, cared for Journey closer to improved health
Helpful friends, you lend your presence Helping us raise funds and awareness
You are cherished for who you are
For who can measure the worth of your arms
Wrapped in warm hugs around our precious children
It is our pleasure to heap accolades Upon you for indeed
The difference you have made
We treasure you for what you do From our heart we say: Thank you!
You are cherished for who you are
To all our special volunteers
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Our Volunteers
The Volunteers form the cornerstone of FOCHA’s Volunteer Program at
the hospital. FOCHA recruits both local and international volunteers to
become part of the Play Project at the hospital. Volunteers offer their
time and expertise to edu-tain the sick children in the Wards.
Some volunteer activities include reading, playing with children, building
puzzles, Lego, card games, etc.
Smaller patients play with musical instruments, musical toys, dolls,
balls, etc. Volunteers spend between one week and six month in the hos-
pital. The average number of hours volunteers spend in the hospital is
about 60 hours.
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Volunteers at Play Our volunteer program continues to be a melting pot of cultures, skills,
knowledge and experience which enhances the healing process of our chil-
dren. Volunteers are active throughout the hospital wards and in the out-
patients’ clinics. These extra hands form part of the healing process of our
patients. In the wards of our world class African hospital, they dedicate
and commit their time and energy to develop sensitivity to their own
needs, our children’s needs and feelings and that of parents and staff.
They are attentive, caring, and open both to what our patients say and to
what our patients cannot say. Volunteering changes lives, the lives of our
volunteers and the lives of our patients. their parents and the staff. They
support the challenges of the health care system, and assists in nurturing
partnerships with communities.
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The Tooth Fairies Every Friday the children of
the Red Cross Hospital get a
visit from the Tooth Fairy's.
They help them with brush-
ing teeth and educate them
and their parents about den-
tal hygiene!
The Tooth Fairies collaboration of Dr.
Susan Brink (dentist) and Paula Wil-
liams (Oral Hygienist) grew out of
their volunteering on the same day as
a part of FOCHA’s play volunteer
scheme.
Their popularity has
grown and they are now
more known and visible
around the hospital on
Friday afternoons in their
beautiful fairy dresses. They continue to require sponsorship of
toothbrushes, toothpastes and other dental teaching aids.
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Wouter van Warmelo - our beloved photographer
The Photography Project,
started in September 2009,
continues unabated.
Wouter van Warmelo visits
Red Cross Children’s
Hospital every Friday to
photograph the children
and their parents in all the
in-patient wards, B1 and 2,
ICU, C2 Burns, D1 and 2,
E1 and 2 and G1 Oncology.
During the period of the re-
port 2,430 children (5 018 individual prints) were photographed,
of which some were repeats. These repeats are important mainly
to show the progress of the health of the children, especially
amongst the burns survivors, but also to help the parents to deal
with the trauma. However, when the child passes away, the par-
ents have these photographs to help them cope with the loss.
There is no doubt that this photography project brings a lot of joy
to the families, and this is clear when one sees the eagerness of
the parents in collecting the photographs when Wouter delivers
them to the Friends for distribution. The project would have been
very difficult to conduct if it weren’t for the generosity of the
sponsor, Orms Pro-Photo Warehouse. Since the start of this ven-
ture, they have helped 8 878 children by sponsoring the printing
of 17 907 photographs. And for this we are extremely grateful.
This Photography Project is well-established and continues into
the future.
Photography Project
This picture of Wouter was taken by one of the patients
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Aroma Therapy
Aromatherapy is a holistic
healing therapy that has its
roots in the most ancient heal-
ing practices of mankind. It
takes into account the whole
person including the physical
body, the mind and the spirit.
Especially selected aromatic
plants have been used for cen-
turies for medical, culinary,
cosmetic and perfume applica-
tions. Most modern scientific
work is done to find the ‘active’
ingredient or constituent with
trace constituents being re-
moved. However, it is the synergistic effect of all of the components that
provides the full holistic healing potential of essential oils. A few of the
volunteers that have been doing sterling work coming in once a week to
assist with the Aromatherapy programme have unfortunately had to
take a break due to personal circumstances. We therefore need to make
an effort to recruit and train some new volunteers in the coming months.
While we are still making a significant difference to the lives of the chil-
dren in the hospital, our numbers have dwindled over the last few
months and we would like to bring these back up again. However, the
Pain Management Team continues to function well and the number of
patients that are being re-
ferred for Aromatherapy
massage from doctors and
other medical staff is in-
creasing. This is a very en-
couraging trend as more and
more of the medical staff are
recognizing the therapeutic
value of the treatments and
asking for their patients to
be included in the
Aromatherapy programme.
The Aromatherapy Team (Left to right: Kelly
Young, Linda-Anne O’Flaherty, Prof Jenny Thomas,
Christina Fox, Sheena Saunders, Fiona McLennan)
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Limo Ride
Once a month, City Slickers Limozines take patients, their par-
ents and a nursing sister on a journey around Cape Town and
Houtbay. This is a wonderful journey for the sick patients who
just need a little break from the pain and suffering. Garreth Reed,
the owner, does it all for FREE . He even provides snacks and soft
drinks or juice. Supporters like Garreth and his driver David
make life so much more pleasant for the hospitalized families.
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Mobile Library
The objective of the
mobile Library is to
promote a culture of
reading for hospitalized
children. Reading is the
primary tool to
encourage education
amongst children. This
project seeks to address
this by lending books to
patients and getting volunteers to read to them. Access to
books will improve the literacy levels of our patients.
Reading provides fun, entertainment, it alleviates stress and
anxiety as well as lower the levels of boredom amongst
patients. For patients who have limited mobility this will be a
welcome distraction and a form of escape during their stay in
hospital.
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Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony was held in the Johnson and Johnson
Hall at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. 120 Volunteers received ros-
es and a Certificate of Appreciation for the years of service they have given to the
hospital.
Both the professional and play volunteers enjoyed the program and the variety of food
that was served. Live music entertained the crowd, and speeches from the
Chairperson and guest speaker was well received.
Volunteers spend thousands of hours at the hospital, making a difference in the lives
of very sick children. They deserve to be appreciated more. This day celebrated the
volunteers and their commitment to the health outcomes of the thousands of patients
they touch daily.
This event was funded by CHATZ CHARITY. Bev Chatz and her team funded the
volunteers certificates, decorated the hall, arranged the catering and paid for all other
expenses. We are extremely grateful to the CHATZ CHARITY TEAM.
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JEAN AND LEONORA THE AROMATHERAPY TEAM
LONG TERM LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
LONG TERM VOLUNTEERS
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ACKNOWLEDGE MENT:
2014– 2015 DONORS
NATASHA NBATTORNEYS CAPE BIBLE TRAINING CENTRE
J COWAN
Mr/Mrs Naurattel
Kaneez Sayed RED CROSS PRIMARY
MIRIAM SALIE
FSMA Muizenberg seniors
Radio 786
Mr Jansen D A Vanmali
ALL SAINTS DURBANVILLE
F HOOSAIN ABSA BANK
ACROSBIEOT
ALI I-TO-I AVA
CANDICE MYBURGH
CAPE CONCRETE WORKS Cape Resonate
MR RV PATEL
Crazy Stores Fernanda Diniz
C-FORCE
Woolworth COLIN SCHREUDER
CROSS SELLING
Dr B Nimako DOUGLAS JOOSTE TRUST
Dr Boateng Nimako
DR LOCHAN EF ALINE+ CRISTINA
EMMIE
Gabriella Simo GH STUDS - BARBOSA DINIZ
ACKNOWLEDGE MENT:
2014– 2015 DONORS
GHS-SPROTTE
GIELIS MARJOKE
HENDRICKS M HERSCHEL GR 10
JET LEE WILL TRUST
IQSAAN--S 5TH BD GIFT ISIBANE SELIHLO (IS) SOLUTIONS
K JAFFER
KERSTIN EF KIDDIES RIDES
LINDSAY WELLINGTON
MARCH LADIES MARK E HENDRICKS
MARTINE ISRAEL
MIRIAM GEISER MR H M & MRS P J MACKENZIE
MR RV PATEL
MRS SHIRLEY MARIN PADDLE4PRESENTS/ALL HEART
PETER SHORE
RALTON MYBURGH Mrs Smith
S.Pillay phoenix
Sebastian Peter SMIT AMANDLA MARINE
SPRINGFIELD CONVENT
TABLETOPS FURNITURE TOM GROOM RBHS
TP S A TRATELEPERFORMANCE
UMLAMLI JABULA PORTFOLIO Victor Monso
WELDING SERVICES
Xepa consulting
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: FINANCIAL DONATIONS
JET LEE TRUST
R28 000
DOUGLAS JOOSTE TRUST
R45 000
The Cape Town Fire
and Rescue Services
organized a dance to
raise R25 000 for the
Red Cross War
Memorial Children’s
Hospital. The money
raised was used to
address parents and
patients needs at the
hospital.
The fundraising
event of the FIRE
FIGHTERS, had a
Hawaian theme.
All supporters
wore Hawaian out-
fits, and could buy
flowers and head
bands at the event.
ORTHODOX GREEK SUNDAY SCHOOL
R5000
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: FINANCIAL DONATIONS
The Mustadafin Foundation is our
partner who provides a healthy
daily meal to 60-80 parents daily.
These meals are prepared offsite,
and delivered to the hospital, ready
to be dished. Last year we provided
27 193 meals to parents. Mustadafin
is a generous organization who go
beyond the call of duty to assist
FOCHA.
UNBURN, hosts an annual Golf Day at Kuilsrivier Golf Club, and golf-
ers bring a soft toy to the event as an entry fee. On the evening of the
prize giving, UNBURN COLLECTED R17650. The little Teddy Bear
pictured here, was auctioned for R3000.00. GOLFERS WITH HEARTS
OF GOLD.
HERCHEL GIRLS annually
bring SPRING to the Hospi-
tal. They make sure that
every Ward and child has a
bunch of flowers and a soft
toy. Well done girls Well
done!!!
HAPPY SPRING DAY.
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Our generous supporters/donors The Retirement Villages and
individuals regularly knit
warm clothing, blankets,
dolls, caps, socks, etc. for win-
ter and cold days. These indi-
viduals and groups ensure
that no child gets cold in the
hospital. On Mandela Day, we
were graced with the pres-
ence of one such group who
themselves handed over their
labour of love to the patients.
GREG BERTISH of ALL HEART.ORG, organized a Stand-Up Surf Challenge at the Water-
front. The event raised over R18000,00. The participants also brought lots of toys and books
for the patients in the hospital. This is a fantastic sport that really tests ones fitness. Thanks
GREG and all the supporters.
CROSS SELLING R6000.00
SEBASTIAN PETER R7500
R20 000
MARCH LADIES
R5000
FAX2EMAIL R11400
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Our generous supporters/donors
NB ATTORNEYS
R30 000
THE LANDMARKS MARATHON is a historic event where all
participants bring a soft toy for the patients at the Red Cross
War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Chet Sainsbury is the organ-
izer, and ensures that ADT collect and deliver all the toys to the
hospital. Participants run past a lot of Landmarks in Cape Town.
CRAZY STORE REGULARLY VISITS THE
HOSPITAL. The Store has formed a part-
nership with FOCHA, and has been collect-
ing funds in all their stores. To date, more
than a R100 000 has been collected through
the in-store tins.
ISIBANE SELIHLO (IS)
SOLUTIONS
R25 000.00
The Matriculants of SPRINGFIELD CONVENT par-
ticipates every year in the Argus Cycle Tour to raise
funds for the Family Support Program at the RED
CROSS WAR MEMORIAL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL.
The girls work hard to motivate sponsors to support
them in this event. Last year, they raised R19 000 for
the hospital. Well done girls, well done!.
R100 000
TABLE TOP FURNITURES R7500
CAPE RESONATE
R5000
R18500
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Contact Us:
Phone: 021 658 5243
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://friendsofthechildrenshospital.org/
Address: The Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association
Family Resource Centre
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700
Banking Details:
Account Name: Friends of the Children’s Hospital
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 071439196
Branch Code: 025009
Account Type: Current
BBBEE Rating
98% Black Beneficiaries
Tax Clearance Certificate: 18A Tax Certificate can be issued on request
