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From Cancer Patient to Volunteer Doctor: Meet Dr. Alista Easton
Anaesthetist Dr. Alista Easton was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old. Her journey has made her thankful for everything she's received as a patient.

Project Flamingo Team
4 days ago3 min read


Watch: The Big Career Chat | Flaminglet Webinar
Our second Flaminglet Webinar for 2025 took place on Monday 2 June. You can now rewatch this empowering conversation on YouTube.

Project Flamingo Team
Jun 61 min read


Dr. Chloe MacGregor: "We shouldn't lose hope."
Dr. Chloe MacGregor , a Medical Officer and Project Flamingo Volunteer at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in East London, believes that every...

Project Flamingo Team
Jun 42 min read


"Every hurdle we overcome is unforgettable." Dr Kevin Polden
From the early days at Livingstone Hospital to now leading the charge in George, Dr Kevin Polden has been a flame-holder for Project Flamingo.

Project Flamingo Team
May 273 min read


"Hope comes from seeing people refuse to give up." Dr. Alana Heynes
Dr. Alana Heynes is a key member of the Project Flamingo team. From her early days at Groote Schuur Hospital to volunteering on the Flamingo lists, she has witnessed firsthand the power of unified care and the difference it makes in a patient’s journey. We got to know her a little better.

Project Flamingo Team
May 202 min read


His best, every time: Meet Dr Johan Zacharia
Dr Johan Zacharia is the kind of doctor who wants to be remembered for giving his all to every single patient. Off the clock, he’s kept...

Project Flamingo Team
Apr 212 min read


Meet the passionate Dr Jess Davies from East London
As an intern doctor at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, Dr Jess Davies joined her first Flamingo list in 2024 and gained valuable surgical experience along the way.

Project Flamingo Team
Apr 103 min read


Meet Dr. Berzelius Klein-Motsumi: A deep passion for patient care
Dr. Berzelius joined Project Flamingo in 2022 Â at Livingstone Hospital while working as a medical officer in anaesthesia. Since then, he...

Project Flamingo Team
Mar 132 min read


Meet the dedicated Dr. Tina Muringathuparambil
For Dr. Tina Muringathuparambil , volunteering with Project Flamingo  has been more than just assisting with surgeries—it’s been a chance...

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 252 min read


Join the #PinkPeloton in pedaling for a purpose
On Thursday 20 March, we officially launched the #PinkPeloton—a movement for change.

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 211 min read


Meet passionate patient support volunteer, Magdaleen Esterhuyse
Today, we are excited to introduce Magdaleen Esterhuyse, one of our incredible patient support volunteers.

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 183 min read


New list for essential echocardiograms tackles patient backlog at Livingstone Hospital
Project Flamingo launches echocardiogram initiative at Livingstone Hospital to tackle patient backlog.

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 173 min read


Meet the joyful Dr Hamda Alzarooni #FlamingoFamily
Dr. Hamda Alzarooni, a passionate General Surgeon & Breast Surgery Fellow at Groote Schuur Hospital, is a regular volunteer at our lists.

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 111 min read


SPAR Western Cape and HANNON Boost Project Flamingo’s Mission with R30,000 Donation
Project Flamingo had their coffers favourably boosted when they received a cheque to the value of R30,000 from representatives of SPAR WC.

Project Flamingo Team
Feb 62 min read


Meet Flamingo's Sr. Ewerts, the face of our Fair Cape Dairies Collab
Sr. Evelyn Ewerts is part of the core Project Flamingo team at the George Regional Hospital and the face of our Fair Cape Dairies campaign

Project Flamingo Team
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Fair Cape Dairies & Project Flamingo join forces.
Fair Cape Dairies has joined the breast cancer support journey by adopting Project Flamingo as their charity partner for October, Breast Can

Project Flamingo Team
Oct 8, 20242 min read


Watch Recording: Breast Cancer 101 | Webinar #4
This is the recording of a Flaminglets Future Changemakers Webinar #4, hosted by Project Flamingo. Dr. Liana Roodt presented Breast Cancer 1

Project Flamingo Team
Sep 3, 20241 min read


Freestyle SA & Project Flamingo steps #InHerShoes for Breast Cancer Month
Project Flamingo has laced up in pink with the crew at Freestyle SA footwear, in support of bringing care to breast cancer patients.

Project Flamingo Team
Aug 26, 20241 min read


In the Media | Project Flamingo X Mandela Day
Project Flamingo's record attempt of 35 surgeries in a single day for #MandelaDay was unprecedented in South Africa.

Project Flamingo Team
Jul 22, 20241 min read


35 Breast Cancer Surgeries in a single day for Mandela Day
In a record attempt as part of their Mandela Day celebrations, they performed 35 surgeries on breast cancer patients in the Public Health se

Project Flamingo Team
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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