Join us for a fabulous High Tea at Kelvin Grove on the 25th of April, all in aid of St Joseph’s Home for Chronically Ill Children. Please contact us to book your place!

She developed a rare and life threatening form of lung disease in which small airways are compressed and narrowed by scar tissue or inflammation. As a baby, Tadi depended on oxygen to manage her condition and help her to breathe.

She receives regular physiotherapy as part of the treatment at SJH. This helps to remove excessive phlegm in her lungs and aids her breathing. This determined young lady no longer requires oxygen during the day, is gaining weight and reaching her age related milestones.

After attending our pre-school, Tadi started Grade R this year and is doing very well. She participated in her first sports day and astounded her therapists by winning all her races.

Her nickname in her ward is ‘Daily Voices’ as she is the self-appointed head girl of the ward and can give you a full report of what is happening and what has happened. Not only does she have natural leadership, she can speak three languages as well.

Many of us are in awe of her fighting spirit and know that she will continue to inspire those who meet her in her journey through life.

Our Therapy team implemented a detailed programme of holistic therapy that focused on stimulation. This focused on building muscle strength and enhanced lower limb mobility. Esam is a special child in that she appears to be shy, but behind her sparkling smile lay a determined conviction to walk again. Her resolve paid off and she started walking in October, three months after arriving at St Josephs.

It is heart warming to watch Esam literally strut up and down the ward as she is so proud of her ability to walk again. Not only is she able to walk again, she is now able to eat by herself and do what other children her age can do. We are so proud of her.

Esam will be discharged in December and go home to her mother in Ceres. Our nursing and therapy team were instrumental in her recovery and this would not have been possible without them.

Support them and buy a ticket for their Catering for a Good Cause event. Details are as follows (also on their website):

Elegant Cocktail Dinner
Christ Church Constantia hall
Parish Road, Constantia
Saturday 24th November 2012
17h30 until 20h30

Contact Gayle on 021-785 1529 or 079 214 2296.

There will also be art from a few local artists on sale.

Download the invitation.

An English Vicar, Mr. Rod Corke met Rebecca in Lusaka when she was 8 years old and returned to his church in the UK and started raising funds to help her. Jane and John Maclure joined the drive and contacted Dr. Adams, Plastic Surgeon at Red Cross Children’s Hospital. Dr. Adams confirmed that his team could assist, however Rebecca would have to undergo four operations and would be required to stay in South Africa for a year.

The requirement would be that the operations be paid for as Rebecca was not a South African citizen. As Rebecca’s benefactors, Jane and John firmly believed that she was part of God’s Plan and Rebecca was admitted to SJH in June 2012. Her mom and her younger sister stayed in our family accommodation for the first two weeks and then returned home.

She has undergone two operations so far and is one of the bravest girls you will meet. Her inner strength and beauty has touched everybody around her. And she is undergoing the operations without her mother by her side. She is learning to speak our languages and is in Grade 4 at St Josephs Primary School.

Rebecca wants to become nurse when she grows up and has a passion for shoes and bright colours. Rebecca is surrounded by people who love her and are working hard to raise funds for her future operations.

Victor Tichart

Victor Tichart graduated from UCT with a Master’s degree in vocal accompaniment having studied with Neil Solomon.  While studying he won second prize in the Johnny Windham Piano competition and first prize in the Adcock-Ingram Music Competition.

He has recorded three CD’s, one solo CD and two as accompanist to Sanet Allen, Virginia Davids and Sidwill Hartman.  He has recorded for radio and television and toured internationally as accompanist and soloist.

Victor was musical director for Cabaret the Musical, Nunsense Ah-Men, Carmen, Forever Plaid and Marry Me a Little.

He is currently a vocal coach and accompanist at UCT College of Music and performs regularly as accompanist, chamber musician, soloist and musical comedian.

Dr Michael Mol

Michael Mol is a qualified medical doctor, an executive television producer, presenter, international speaker, business consultant and most importantly – a husband and father of three.

Michael has a passion for helping people find true significance and a holistic, balanced approach to the world they live in.  This combines his medical training, his life experiences and his business skills in a truly unique blend that sets him aside from the average motivational or inspirational communicator.

He has spoken to leading companies around the world, has been nominated by South Africa’s foremost CEO’s as one of the country’s top business speakers, and was awarded a Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Speakers Association of South Africa in April 2011.

Michael is currently the Executive Producer and presenter of the “Dr Mol Show” (previously known as “Hello Doctor”).  Michael has a vision to educate, entertain and inspire South Africans to live their best life, by being the healthiest they can be.

Siv Ngesi

Sivuyile “Siv” Ngesi is a popular South African actor and comedian hailing from the township of Gugulethu outside of Cape Town.  Ngesi’s career began at the young age of 10 years old when he played the role of Gavroshe in the production of Les Miserables.

After finishing school in South Africa, Ngesi went to New York City to follow his dreams of acting.  Ngesi is best known for his role as Thomas in the 2008 television series 24: Redemption.  Other films Ngesi has starred in include World Unseen, Laduma, Schweitzer, Amequekquekra, Invictus, Ship Wreck Mutiny, and Natalie.

In 2010, Ngesi starred as a soccer player, Kaiser Sigcau, in the drama series League of Glory on M-Net.  More recently, Ngesi has played the main cast member, Ike Molefe, in the Mzansi Magic Sitcom S.I.E.S. (Social Impact and Empowerment Strategy).

Currently, Ngesi has found fame performing as a one-man comedic show, Dekaf. He co-wrote Dekaf with David Newton, a popular actor, director, and producer. Dekaf has been featured at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and won the Golden Ovation Award for the best comedy show in 2010.

When Ngesi isn’t busy performing, he is coordinating his non-profit organization SGB (Siv Give Back) that supports underprivileged children in the Western Cape.  Additionally, Ngesi has been coveted as an MC and corporate entertainer for large events such as the Shoprite event at the Grand West Arena that hosted 4,000 people.

On arrival, Faghry was completely dependent on staff for care, feeding and transportation in a wheelchair and was not able to communicate. The multi-disciplinary team worked very closely together and within the first two weeks of therapy, he started walking.

This amazing young man is loved by his family and this fuelled his inner determination to get better so that he could go home.  As he gained his physical strength Faghry started to walk, run and play independently. His physical recovery slowly built his confidence to learn to communicate and to play with other children.

As a result of the brain injury, Faghry needed guidance with fine motor skills such as tying shoe laces, buttons and zips. As he gained these skills, his confidence grew and he started sharing his emotions, with laughter being a breakthrough for his therapists.

Faghry’s journey to healing is an amazing example of the true value of our holistic model of care. He was discharged into the care of his loving family after two months. Faghry continues to attend the St Joseph’s Primary School and receive rehabilitative care.

Although a life was changed forever in a split second, this young man has shown us how determination and strong will can overcome barriers set before you.

Reserve the 17th October 2012 in your Calendar for our Annual Fundraising Gala Dinner & Auction at the Mount Nelson Hotel. We promise you an exhilirating evening with entertainment and fun. We are thrilled to have Dr Michael Mol as our Guest Speaker, Victor Tichart as Musical Comedian, Siv Ngesi as Comedian and Joey Burke, the Auctioneer.

All funds raised will go towards the medical and rehabilitative needs of the young patients residing at St Josephs. Tickets are R800 per person or R8000 for a table of 10. Don’t delay to secure your seat!

Contact us for more information. Tickets available at WEBTICKETS.