The Johnson-Rose Cancer Foundation (JRCF) is providing critical cancer treatment, transport, and support services to uninsured patients in South Africa who rely on the overwhelmed public healthcare system.
The festive season is often a time for joy, connection, and reflection. Families come together to celebrate milestones, share meals, and look forward to a brighter year ahead. But for thousands of South Africa ns diagnosed with cancer and stuck on long waiting lists for treatment, the holidays bring uncertainty and worry. With 85% of South Africa ns relying on the severely overstretched public health system, cancer patients often face years of waiting for the care they desperately need.
This means that those who require urgent treatment often face delays of months, or even years, before they can begin therapy. Sadly, for many, this delay can mean the difference between life and death. The Johnson-Rose Cancer Foundation (JRCF) was created to bridge this gap, offering critical cancer treatment, transport, and support services to South Africans who would otherwise be left behind. As South Africa’s first and only registered non-profit focused on funding cancer care for uninsured patients referred from state hospitals, the foundation provides a lifeline to those most in need. However, the country’s public healthcare system is buckling under the weight of demand. With only 15% of oncologists working in the public sector, resources are stretched to their limits. According to Dr Sudeshen Naidoo, a specialist radiation oncologist and founder of the Johnson-Rose Cancer Foundation, even a modest contribution can make a profound difference in someone’s life. “A monthly donation of just R100 will enable us to extend vital cancer care services to more patients throughout 2025,” he explained. “No matter how small, these recurring gifts create a sustainable foundation that allows us to provide life-changing support, ranging from treatment to transport assistance for beneficiaries. R100 a month can help save a life. This holiday season, the foundation is calling on South Africans to give the greatest gift of all: the gift of hope
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