Many little warriors and their caregivers would have gone to bed hungry at a hospital oncology ward last night. However, thanks to a team that scrambled into action and the generosity of donors, a heartwarming solution arrived in the form of a pizza delivery.
Johannesburg, South Africa (06 May 2025) – Last night would have been very cold and uncomfortable, marked with growling little tummies at a paediatric oncology ward at a Johannesburg hospital. However, thanks to the immediate and compassionate action of the Rainbows and Smiles team, many young patients and staff received a meal to see them through.
When the team was informed that there wouldn’t be any meals provided for the children receiving cancer treatment or their caregivers at the hospital last night, they dropped everything to help.
After several calls, sponsors were able to come to their aid with boxes and boxes of pizzas to be delivered at the paediatric oncology ward, bringing much relief to those who would have gone to bed hungry.
“Thanks to the generosity of our donors, and with just a few hours’ notice, Rainbows and Smiles were able to step in and save the day with a comforting meal.”
“We’re grateful to be able to help — and deeply saddened that this kind of support is needed at all,” Rainbows and Smiles said.
Our public healthcare system is not without its controversies, and many public hospitals face various challenges, including a shortage of food supply for patients – a heartbreaking reality, especially for little lives fighting to recover.
“A shared meal might seem simple, but in moments like this, it means so much.”
While much still needs to be done to address this concern, we’re grateful to such charities that go above and beyond to help and bring comfort where there is such great need.
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