67 Acts of Care Campaign Aims to Give Young Patients Hope This Mandela Month

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The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital is calling on South Africans to turn their Mandela Month acts of kindness into life-changing support for young patients.

Johannesburg, South Africa (02 July 2026) – Every minute matters when it comes to giving a child hope. That’s the message from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital this Mandela Month, as it calls on South Africans to turn their 67 minutes of service into 67 Acts of Care for children receiving life-changing treatment.

The Johannesburg-based specialist hospital is encouraging individuals, families and businesses to support its annual Mandela Month campaign, helping ensure that critically ill children from across the country continue to receive the specialised care they need.

One young patient summed up the difference the hospital has made in her life.

“It’s a beautiful hospital, and the people here are so lovely and caring. They are respectful and always there when you need them,” she said.

While the hospital is recognised as one of Africa’s leading paediatric specialist facilities, it says caring for its young patients takes more than medical expertise alone. Government funding covers around 65% of the hospital’s operational costs, with the remaining 35% relying on donations and the generosity of the public.

That is why this year’s 67 Acts of Care campaign is asking South Africans to make a meaningful contribution, whether through a once-off donation of R67, a monthly gift or simply by helping spread the message to others.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide world-class specialist healthcare to children and gives families hope during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. As the country celebrates the legacy of Nelson Mandela this July, the hospital hopes more people will choose to honour his commitment to children by making an act of care that could help change a young life.

Whether you choose to give R67, make a monthly contribution or simply help spread the word, every act of care makes a meaningful difference. More information on how to get involved is available here.