Cancer patients at the Katleho Home in Mangaung, Bloemfontein, will soon sleep more comfortably, thanks to a donation of new linen and beds from the Vodacom Foundation.
A diagnosis of cancer usually heralds a period of prolonged treatment that can be painful and debilitating. For patients from rural communities, finding accommodation in the cities in which the treatment centres are situated adds even further to the stress they are already experiencing.
In the Free State, cancer patients from rural areas are fortunate to have access to the services of the Katleho Home, a facility providing free accommodation over a seven-week period while they are receiving their life-saving treatment in Bloemfontein.
The handover was made today on behalf of the Vodacom Foundation by Kennedy Khoza, Executive Head of Marketing and Sales, Vodacom Central Region, when he presented beds and linen to the value of R85 000 to Elize Joubert, Provincial Manager of CANSA Free State & Northern Cape.
The donation is part of the Vodacom Foundation`s commitment to improving the quality of life of the communities in which it operates. The company`s investment in corporate social responsibility is an expression of its passion to create a legacy of prosperity, sustainability and satisfaction among communities.
This project forms part of the health portfolio of the Vodacom Foundation, one of two major funding areas. The foundation invests in health projects as Vodacom believes that every South African has a right to basic healthcare facilities, and the company is committed to helping government address the health challenges that face South Africa.
Sixty-five cancer patients can be accommodated at Katleho. In addition to the accommodation being provided free of charge, patients also enjoy three balanced meals daily, transport to the treatment centres as well as emotional and spiritual support. The home was established in 1990.
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