12-Year-Old Zara Greeff is Fundraising to Bring Vital Medical Supplies and Hope to Wolwerivier

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At just 12 years old, Zara Greeff is turning her gratitude for access to doctors and hospitals whenever she falls sick into action. She is on a heartfelt mission to raise R30,000 to help bring essential medical care directly to the underserved community of Wolwerivier.

Cape Town, South Africa (12 November 2026) – At just 12 years old, Zara Greeff already recognises how fortunate she is to be able to access medical care whenever she feels unwell. At the first sign of sickness, she knows her parents can easily take her to the doctor to get the medical attention and medication she needs quickly and efficiently.

While she is immensely grateful for this, the young girl has also observed that for many people, access to basic healthcare is not that simple.

Just outside Melkbosstrand is a community called Wolwerivier, where Zara has witnessed how families often face barriers to receiving the medical attention they need. Realising that no one should have to go without healthcare simply because of where they live or because services are far away, Zara has been moved to make a difference in this disadvantaged community.

“I think we should all be grateful for the privilege of having hospitals near us. There are a lot of places that don’t, like Wolwerivier. I want to raise enough money to buy six medical packs. These medical packs are going to be given to the Impilo doctors (part of the Impilo Project which brings free medical care to underserved communities), who are going to use them to help hundreds of people get the medication they need and deserve,” Zara shares in a video.

Her fundraiser forms part of her school’s Reach Challenge, and she aims to raise R30,000. This will purchase six Impilo medical packs, each costing R5,000, for six Impilo doctors who serve the Wolwerivier community.

Each medical pack will provide one doctor with essential supplies and equipment to use during consultations and outreach visits. This means doctors will be better prepared to assess patients, provide treatment, respond to urgent needs, and care for more people in the community.

“For me, this campaign is about compassion, generosity, and remembering people who may be facing difficult circumstances. It is about helping someone receive care, dignity, and hope when they need it most.”

Zara’s dream is to help bring healthcare closer to the people of Wolwerivier. To help make this possible, consider donating to this worthy cause here.