CHOCChildhood Cancer

Foundation

How did CHOC start?

Our Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the leading organisation of childhood cancer

and other life-threatening blood disorders in South

Africa

Mission

Supporting children with cancer and life-threatening

blood disorders; and their families; improving early

detection and facilitating effective treatment

CHOC Childhood Cancer

Foundation

Not Government fundedAffiliated to:

South African Children’s Cancer Study Group -

SACCSG

Childhood Cancer International - CCI

The International Society of Paediatric Oncology - SIOP

2011 – 7th most trusted NGO in SA

2013 – MySchools, MyVillage, MyPlanet

Voted the favourite NGO

Key Programmes

Core Regional Programmes

Psychosocial support

Parental and family support

Accommodation

Patient transport and practical support

Volunteer mobilisation and coordination

National Programmes

Awareness

Training & Education

Advocacy

Psycho-social Support

CHOC employed Social / Social Auxiliary Workers

Support the children and families from diagnosis to end of treatment and /or life.

Palliative / grief and bereavement support

Informative talks and support

Remembrance Services

Emotional Support

We organise groups to assist the families to

cope with the stress that the diagnosis brings

in-ward support

parent groups

peer support

survivor groups

Practical Support

We provide information and items of practical

use to all newly diagnosed families

Care bags / Parent Handbook / Back to School

Thandi & Keemo information range

CHOC Accommodation

A home away from home

• Free accommodation and meals

• Free transport

• New friendships / caring and understanding

• Clean and safe environment

Properties donated by Clover Danone, Platinum Life,

The Cows™ and other generous donors.

Maintenance and continuous support through donors.

CHOC Houses and Lodges

• Houses

• East London (2)

• Johannesburg

• Saxonwold

• Soweto (2)

• Pietermaritzburg

• Pretoria

• Cape Town (1)

• Bloemfontein

• Lodges

• Tygerberg

• Durban

Transport Fund

Transport assistance ensuring continuation of treatment

“Parent supporting parents” groups

Hospital Volunteers

• Having fun with children

• Putting smiles on their faces

• CHOC Interactive Play

CHOC Houses Volunteers

Bereavement and Grief support

Survivors’ programme (SOLID)

Other:

• Office and Admin volunteers

• Fundraising and Events

Volunteer

mobilisation and coordination

Survivorship / SOLID

National Programmes

Awareness programme

Training and education on the early warning

signs of childhood cancer

National Programmes

CHOC supports health professionals

working in the field of paediatric oncology

to maintain and improve their levels of

expertise in the very specialised field of

paediatric oncology

CHOC advocates for those whose lives

are affected by childhood cancer