Robin Hood Foundation Supports Over 70 New Moms in Need at RK Khan Hospital

Photo Credit: Robin Hood Foundation South Africa

The Robin Hood Foundation touched the lives of over 70 new mothers so that their bundles of joy have a comfortable and loving start to life.

Durban, South Africa (22 August 2024) – The prospect of becoming a new mom comes with a whirlwind of emotions and a long mental list of preparations to welcome her new bundle of joy into the world in the best and most comfortable way possible.

Lending a helping hand to over 70 new moms who delivered their babies at the RK Khan Hospital in Chatsworth, Durban, were the thoughtful members of the Robin Hood Foundation South Africa.

“We visited RK Khan Hospital and gifted 70+ moms with a baby hamper filled with knitted items, blankets, baby clothes, teddies, toiletries and sanitary ware. Thank you to everyone who continues to donate to this worthy cause and help these new babies and moms get a good start.

“Many of these moms are so grateful as they don’t have anything for their babies to go home in. Thank you to all our Baby Bear UK knitters for your continued support,” the foundation shared online.

Such thoughtful gestures not only help to meet the baby’s immediate needs but also offer emotional support, reminding the new mom that she is not alone and that there are people who care even despite her challenges back at home.

The Robin Hood Foundation’s journey began in May 2005 when Cindy Norcott realised she could make a difference by donating her children’s outgrown clothes to underprivileged families. Inspired by the positive impact of this simple act, Cindy started distributing bags of secondhand clothing and toiletries to new mothers in need at St Mary’s Hospital.

Upon witnessing the deep gratitude and emotional relief in the mothers’ eyes, coupled with heartbreaking stories of babies leaving the hospital wrapped in newspaper, Cindy and her team of volunteers were motivated to expand their efforts, leading to the creation of the Love the Babies project.

With hopes to touch even more little lives, the foundation also appealed to the public to continue to donate their lightly worn 0-12 month baby clothes as they are so needed.