Graeme College Boys Raise R13,000 for Project Flamingo!

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Thousands of rands are going toward timely breast cancer care and support where it is needed, thanks to Graeme College boys and their community outreach!

Makhanda, South Africa (22 October 2026) – Graeme College learners are setting a stellar example for boys’ schools in the country! Weeks after learners shook tins to fund 100 packs of sanitary products for Mary Waters High School, they’ve rallied to back another important cause.

Through community outreach, learners have raised a total of R13,000 for Project Flamingo!

The local NPO works to improve breast cancer care in public hospitals by stepping in to reduce long waiting lists for life-saving surgery. It does so by bringing together volunteer surgeons, anaesthetists and medical professionals who give up their Saturdays to perform additional operations.

The organisation also helps patients access faster diagnoses and treatment by funding medical equipment and additional healthcare services. It provides counselling, food parcels and special pamper packs to breast cancer patients, too.

“They bring hope, dignity and compassion to women when they need it most.” shares the school on Facebook.

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“R13,000 might feel like a drop in the ocean compared to the incredible work they do, but every ocean starts with drops. Every rand raised is a little more hope, a little more support and a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference- even from our little town of Makhanda!”

The school ended by thanking everyone who made the hand-over possible.

Project Flamingo is one of many incredible local organisations providing meaningful support and access to healthcare for South Africans in need. If the Graeme College boys’ story has you wondering how you can help too, there’s a simple place to start.

We have partnered with The Helpers, a platform that connects people who want to make a difference with charities and causes that need them, including organisations working in health and wellness. Whether you want to donate, volunteer your time or share a skill, The Helpers makes that first step easier by showing you where your support can go furthest.

It’s also the home of 1 Million Good Things Before Christmas, a nationwide challenge to complete one million acts of kindness before the festive season. Building towards World Kindness Day on 13 November, the campaign shows that you don’t need money, influence or a big platform to make a difference. As these learners proved, R13,000 raised through community outreach can bring real hope to women facing breast cancer. Every ocean really does start with drops.

Ready to add your good thing to the count? Head to The Helpers to find a cause that speaks to you, and watch the live counter grow as South Africans choose kindness together.