1 September 2014 – September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Madeleine Vlok and family raise funds to support awareness and care & support for those who have been affected by Childhood Cancer, every year.
This year the Vlok family have decided on the following fundraiser: “Help Afford a Lifesaving Port” - they have created an online fundraising page where online donations may be securely made and will be paid directly to CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) in aid of its TLC Programme which supports children / teens and families affected by cancer.
The page will be open for donations until the 30th September 2014.
Why Raise Money For Port-a-Cath and Broviac Implants:
Says Madeleine,”We are raising funds specifically for the purchase of lifesaving port-a-cath and broviac implants, for kids who are not covered by medical aids, to be used by young cancer patients in South Africa.”
What is a Port-a-Cath?
A port (or port-a-cath) is a small medical appliance that is installed beneath the skin. A catheter connects the port to a vein. Under the skin, the port has a septum through which medicine can be injected and blood samples can be drawn many times, usually with less discomfort for the patient than a more typical “needle stick”.
This is a lifesaving device for a cancer patient, during regular chemotherapy sessions, but also in cases of emergency, where doctors might need to administer medicine / fluids quickly.
Most chemotherapy patients struggle with the “health” of their veins during their treatment thus making it very difficult to access the veins sometimes. The port-a-cath makes it quick and efficient to access veins directly.
Help Save a Young Life and Make Treatment Easier:
All funds will be earmarked for and received by CANSA’s TLC Programme. No donation is too small to make a difference and donations will add up to cover the costs of these lifesaving ports. The cost of a port in South Africa is approximately R3 000.
Please Make An Online Donation:
Says Madeleine, “We thank you in advance for donating towards our fundraiser. No child or family should have to face cancer on their own…”
About CANSA’s TLC Programme
CANSA TLC (Tough Living with Cancer) is a programme for children and teens diagnosed with cancer or affected by cancer (a family member has cancer). Support is provided to the family as a whole.
Read more about CANSA’s TLC Programmme or contact Vera van Dalen, National Project Manager via e-mail: tlc@cansa.org.za