charity profile
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation was established in 1979 as a support group to parents of children with cancer, by parents of children with cancer. Having experienced the immense emotional and financial toll that cancer takes they recognised there is more than one victim in the family of the child with cancer. Their aim was to ease the burden on parents facing the same journey by providing access to relevant, accurate information, as well as emotional and practical support.
From the onset CHOC provided support in the hospital wards, hence the name Children’s Haematology Oncology Clinics, or CHOC. Gradually parent groups were set up in other key centres, where the major state-funded academic hospitals are located and paediatric oncologists practice.
http://www.choc.org.za/ | |
086 111 3500 | |
headoffice@choc.org.za | |
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keeping more than hope alive
Supporting children with cancer and life-threatening blood disorders, and their families; improving early detection and facilitating effective treatment. Learn more about CHOC
Although childhood cancer is relatively rare, the incidence rate has been increasing. According to a 2014 report by the American Cancer Society, it is now estimated that one in 408 children worldwide will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 15.
Yet with early detection and treatment in paediatric oncology units, globally the survival rate can be as high as between 70% and 80%, with variance depending on the type of cancer.
Five goals guide us on our mission:
- Support individuals, families and communities in the treatment of children with cancer
- Advocate early diagnosis and access to specialist treatment centres
- Create financial and project sustainability in all regions
- Communicate effectively to improve all relationships
- Attract, retain and grow talent
114% donated / R1 400,00 over target
I'll be aiming to complete my 5th Midmar 8 Mile charity fundraising event for ChoC - a extremely worthwhile charity doing extraordinary work for young children, and their families, that have had the misfortune of being struck by childhood cancer.
67% donated / R4 900,00 to go
Mike's Raising funds for CHOC again in 2024!
77% donated / R9 200,00 to go
Why do one when you can go the extra mile....or 8
108% donated / R950,00 over target
Please help me with keeping the hope alive and supporting this wonderful charity. Any donations of any amount will assist in contributing to this incredible charity and help change the lives of children who need the support.
124% donated / R2 350,00 over target
I am a 17 year old school girl who has a passion for swimming and I aim to use my ability to help others. Next year, I will be completing my first 8 mile event at the MidMar mile!
103% donated / R251,00 over target
In 2024 I will once again be swimming to raise money for CHOC, in support of childhood cancer sufferers, this will be my sixth 8 mile swim so here we go again. It's quite addictive, especially when it's for such a worthy cause.,please donate.
150% donated / R5 000,00 over target
I am swimming my first 8 Miles in February 2024 for CHOC!!! CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA
155% donated / R5 500,00 over target
I'll be Swimming another 8 Miles Feb 2024 for CHOC!! CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION SOUTH AFRICA
80% donated / R1 950,00 to go
My goal is to raise awareness and funds for CHOC.
100% donated / R0,00 over target
I said I'd only do this once, but just can't say no to all the little kiddies that benefit from our contributions so here I am back for a 2nd year!
111% donated / R1 700,00 over target
Kelli had an inoperable brain tumor. She was going to fight the big fight. 18 months later Kelli Died at 23h15 9th September 2010. I'm swimming in support of CHOC, an incredible non-profit organisation that support children just like my Kelli.