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The George Regional Hospital Played Host to 18 Life Changing Surgeries for Children

by Staff Writer@GoodThingsGuyNovember 30, 2023 215 0

This week has been filled with smiles at the George Regional Hospital thanks to the incredible team from the Smile Foundation – a total of 18 children were helped.  …

DKMS Hero Anneke Got a Chance to Donate Her Stem Cells to Save a Life

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvOctober 31, 2023 435 0

The DKMS Africa team are celebrating yet another hero donor; Anneke was able to donate a year after she registered as a Stem Cell Donor.   South Africa (31 October…

Medical Volunteers Helped Bring Operation Smile to the Eastern Cape

by Staff Writer@goodThingsGuy October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 309 0

Operation Smile returned to the Eastern Cape this past weekend to provide surgeries and medical support to 25 children and adults, further honouring a commitment made to the province in…

World Sight Day – Right to Sight Trust Advocates for Eye Care in South Africa

by Linda Christensen@GoodThingsGuyOctober 12, 2023October 12, 2023 461 0

The 12th of October is World Sight Day and this year Dr Bayanda Mbambisa from Right to Sight shares some insight on surgeries being done in South Africa, helping 500…

Meet the Young South Africans Raising Awareness for National Kidney Awareness Week

by Staff Writers@GoodThingsGuySeptember 5, 2023September 7, 2023 676 0

This week marks National Kidney Awareness Week and we get to meet the young South Africans that are sharing their stories to raise awareness.   South Africa (05 September 2023)…

South African ADHD Congress Advocates Treatment for Children

by LINDA CHRISTENSEN August 28, 2023August 28, 2023 539 0

A local ADHD Congress will be taking place later this month for South African healthcare professionals to help address the disorder in local children.   South Africa (28 August 2023)…

Benoni Community Rally to Help Mom Whose Son Needs Heart Surgery

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023 504 0

Hunter Farah was diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, which has meant his aorta is narrowing and he needs life-saving heart surgery; the Benoni community have rallied to support him and his…

Sister Looks Back on Working Alongside Professor Christiaan Barnard

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvDecember 14, 2022December 14, 2022 338 0

In honour of the 55th anniversary of Professor Christiaan Barnard’s historic heart surgery, Heroes of Groote Schuur interviewed one of his most valued colleagues.   Cape Town, South Africa (14…