HOW DOES THE PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAM WORK?
Holistic care goes beyond surgery, and our dedicated patient support teams understand the power of compassionate listening and emotional support.
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Pamper Packs for newly diagnosed patients
In the midst of medical treatments, we understand the importance of moments of self-care. Our Pamper Packs are specially curated to bring comfort to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Each pack is filled with thoughtfully selected self-care items designed to pamper and uplift feminine spirits, creating a compassionate experience during a challenging time. Because every patient deserves a moment of self-love.
Need more information about our Pamper Packs? Please send an email to louise@projectflamingo.co.za
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Food Parcels for Chemotherapy Patients in Need
Many chemotherapy patients may face challenges accessing nutritious meals. Our Food Parcels initiative strives to bridge this gap by delivering essential food supplies to those in need. We want to ensure that no patient goes without the nourishment they need during their healing journey.
Need more information about our Food Parcels? Please send an email to louise@projectflamingo.co.za
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Empowering Through Connection: Patient Visits for Surgery Preparation
Facing surgery can be a daunting experience, and emotional support plays a crucial role in the preparation process. Our dedicated team conducts patient visits the day before surgery, providing a compassionate presence and valuable information to empower individuals for the road ahead. These visits are not just about medical readiness but also about instilling confidence and a sense of control, ensuring that each patient steps into surgery with strength and knowledge. Because empowerment starts with understanding.
OUR ACTIVE HOSPITALS
HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?
If you'd like to join the Patient Support team, please complete our Volunteer Form.
"Visiting breast cancer patients at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital before they undergo surgery is deeply personal for me. It is more than simply offering support; it is about being present during a moment when fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability can feel overwhelming."
"When we enter the ward as a Sisonke Sisters group, we may not be able to take away the diagnosis or the surgery that lies ahead, but we can remind each woman that she does not have to face it alone. We listen, we encourage, we share hope, and sometimes we simply sit quietly and hold space for whatever she is feeling."
"These visits have taught me the power of human connection. A kind word, a listening ear, a gentle smile or a reassuring presence can mean so much. I leave each visit feeling humbled and grateful, knowing that while we go there to support others, their courage and strength often touch and inspire us just as deeply."
- Dominique Cathie is a breast cancer survivor, Registered Counsellor in private practice & founder of Sisonke Sisters (NPC).
WHAT OUR SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS SAY
Liesl Cronjé, Female Identity Coach
It touches my heart deeply to hear about each women’s fear, joy and courage, and I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I have to talk to them and to be part of this project.
Nicole Tessendorf, Patient Support
I am very passionate about project flamingo and supporting the woman that go through this. If I can make just one woman’s journey easier, then it makes my journey worth it.
Sam Ramsay, Patient Support
Our role is to encourage everyone, whatever stage they are at, to be open to learning how they can improve their health, and how they can act preventatively. We encourage the asking of questions, which is rather unconventional.