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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES : OUR IMPACT :
CHOC
OUR STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES : OUR IMPACT :
• To ensure effective operations and long-term sustainable growth .
• To develop and implement post-treatment programmes .
• To provide quality core programmes nationally .
• To continue growing , and to expand across SA , increase national visibility and collaborate internationally .
• To be the recognised authority in childhood cancer , to influence decision-makers .
• To significantly increase early detection and diagnosis .
• 1736 Children in our care .
• CHOC offers necessities such as Carebags , nutritional support ( food parcels ) and bereavement support to the children and their families .
• 32 448 bed nights to 2514 individuals .
• CHOC accommodation facilities offer a home away from home for children and their parents / caregivers during treatment and follow-up visits .
• 1435 families receive psychosocial support .
• The psychosocial team brings much-needed support to children , parents and family members , as well as support to the medical and nursing staff .

THE CHOC COWS

The CHOC Cows is a group of people on a mission to make a difference to children with cancer and their families .
Their energy is infectious and with the motto “ Love Living Life ”, the CHOC Cows guarantee plenty of FUN in their FUNdraising activities . The CHOC Cows raise substantial and much needed funds that go towards services and projects like :
• The Psychosocial support programme in paediatric haematology oncology units around the country
• CHOC accommodation facilities
• Transport Funds and the purchase of programme vehicles
• Parent , child and family support programmes
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