A cancer diagnosis is terrifying but for thousands of uninsured South Africans, the fear goes beyond the disease itself. It’s the crushing reality of not being able to afford treatment.
In a country where 85% of the population relies on an overburdened public healthcare system, many cancer patients are placed on waiting lists that stretch for months, even years and for some, the wait is simply too long.
Dr. Naidoo, who founded the Johnson-Rose Cancer Foundation in memory of his late father, Johnson and his aunt Rose, both of whom lost their battles to cancer, believes no one should face cancer alone. With a clear mission to bring hope to those who have none.
The foundation exists to step in when the system can’t, funding critical cancer treatment, transport, and support for uninsured patients who would otherwise have nowhere to turn.
You have the power to change someone’s life. For just R100 a month, you can provide life-saving treatment, transport and support to those who need it most Join the #R100ToHope movement and help give someone a second chance.
There’s no greater pain than when the will to fight is there, but the means to survive is not.
Lilian, a mother of three and a woman of resilience, life changed when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The waiting lists at public hospitals were too long and private healthcare was out of reach. She was caught in a cruel waiting game, hoping for care in a system that couldn’t keep up with the demand.
Thanks to the help and support of the foundation, we were able to step in and arrange the radiation therapy Lilian urgently needed. We covered the cost of her transport, ensuring she could attend every appointment. Providing more than just treatment, we gave her a chance to live.
Today, Lilian is a survivor. A living testament to the power of hope when someone steps in to help.
Her story is just one of many. Countless others are still waiting, still fighting, still hoping for the lifeline that could save them.
