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The youngest Ambassador of Hope in Gauteng |
 8 year old Leandro heard Tricia, of the Gauteng office, and a patient Tlhogi Maseko, speaking on the Rude Awakening on 94.7 last year on Bandana day and decided there and then that he wished to become an Ambassador for the Fund. The cause is dear to Leandro’s heart as he too is fighting a battle with leukaemia. An invitation came to speak at the American International School in Johannesburg and Tricia addressed both Grade 5 and then also Grade 1. The Grade 1 teachers have been incredibly supportive of Leandro and his treatment. They, as a class education project, are learning about leukaemia and it’s effects, the treatment that Leandro must undergo with a focus on good health. A teacher has put together a great visual education document teaching the Grade 1 students about leukaemia and chemotherapy so that the students are informed and able to support Leandro.
At the talk, Leandro was presented with a special Sunflower pin and thanked for his incredible efforts in educating the learners at his school and being so proactive in teaching and by doing this, helping others. |
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A heart warming donation to The Sunflower Fund |
 Tanya Hodgson's mom, Glenda Hodgson, is undergoing treatment at the moment for leukaemia at Constantiaberg Medi Clinic. Tanya (middle), together with Noah De Nicola (left) and Zoe (right), collected money at the recent Glenellen Horse Show and donated the funds to The Sunflower Fund. The collection was in honour of Glenda Hodgson. |
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The International Hotel School is gearing up for the ladies breakfast! |
 Seen, preparing for the International Hotel School (I.H.S) fundraising ladies breakfast are, from back Nashlyn Jangooraj, SRC Member of I.H.S, Stephanie Berry from The Sunflower Fund with Erna Janse van Rensburg and Shireen Eraman in front, both senior lecturers at I.H.S Durban Campus.
The International Hotel School is hosting a fundraising ladies breakfast on Saturday 13th March from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Westville Hotel in aid of The Sunflower Fund. Tickets are R100 and booking is essential. The price includes a goody bag, delicious breakfast, guest speaker and lucky draw prizes.
Please contact Shireen on 083 274 4084 or Erna on 083 410 7955 to make your booking and payment.
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"Encounters with the Dragon" |
 A public presentation by John Hone, the author of an acclaimed coffee table book on the Drakensberg, "Encounters with the Dragon" has been organised for Friday, 19th February at the Howick Preparatory School Hall and will be co-hosted by the 1st Howick Cub and Scout Group with all proceeds from the ticket sales going to The Sunflower Fund.
John is well known for his photographic skills, his knowledge of the Drakensberg and desire to see the Drakensberg conserved. During 2007 John was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia and after the initial treatments to bring him into remission he had a bone marrow stem cell transplant in Cape Town. This was an encounter with a very different 'Dragon' and since then John has been lucky enough to make a remarkable recovery. During the evening John will deliver a PowerPoint presentation and share his experiences on both the Drakensberg and his journey with leukaemia.
This will also be an opportunity for books to be signed and the purchase of new copies at R400 each.
The ticket price is R35 for adults and R15 for youth under 18 and bookings are essential. Please contact Pam on 033 330 5693 or email her on
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Event details
Date: Friday 19th February 2010
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm till 9:15pm which includes a 30 minute refreshment break.
Venue: Howick Preparatory School Hall, Harvard Street, Howick. Car guards will be in attendance.
Cost: R35 for adults and R15 for youth under 18.
Refreshments: Teas/coffees will be served - there will be a donation box.
Child-minding will be available at the near-by Howick Pre-Primary for a fee.
Contact Angela on 033 330 3605. |
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WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR 2010 SUNFLOWER FUND NATIONAL BANDANA DAY DESIGN COMPETITION AND AN OUTSTANDING CHEQUE HANDOVER BY PICK ‘N PAY |
 In celebrating their 10 year anniversary, The Sunflower Fund has wasted no time in the preparations for the year ahead. With bandana day now officially set for the 12th October 2010, 3 design institutions were invited to participate in the 2010 bandana design competition and create a really special 10th Anniversary bandana. Frank Joubert Art Centre, Reddam House College and the Red and Yellow School of Advertising were all selected as they were all in one way or another connected to Chris Corlett, during his 3 year struggle with leukaemia, between 1997 and 2000.
The Sunflower Fund is proud to announce that Gail Gunston, Grade 12 adult student, studying painting and mixed media at The Frank Joubert Art Centre in Rondebosch, Cape Town, has won the 2010 National Bandana Day design competition. National Bandana Day is the signature fundraising event for The Sunflower Fund and the easiest initiative for all the people of South Africa to support, having raised a record amount of over R2.8 million last year.
Asked about how she felt about her win and the knowledge that the design would be produced into the 2010 bandana, she said “I wanted my design to reflect a “stop and smell the sunflowers” happiness, not only to use as a bandana, but also as “wrapping paper”, napkins or as placemats at a party. I’m thrilled that this design will be used. I feel privileged to be able to give something back- and at the same time bring awareness to the vital role that the Sunflower Fund plays in the lives of so many people.”
“It has been an inspiration and a privilege working with these talented design students over the past few years and Gail’s winning design is definitely going to make a major difference to our 10th anniversary campaign” Tina Botha, CEO of The Sunflower Fund said. “2010 is a very special year for us as Disney has come on board, in recognition of our 10th anniversary. The incorporation of Mickey Mouse has really added a new and exciting element to the already popular Sunflower Bandanas, which are fast becoming collector’s items.”
Last year’s Sunflower Fund National Bandana Day was the most successful to date, with a cheque of R2.836 800 million being handed to Tina Botha, of The Sunflower Fund by Pick n Pay during the announcement of the 2010 design winner today. Jonathan Ackerman congratulated CEO, Tina Botha, on their 10 year achievement saying; “Pick n Pay is proud to be associated with The Sunflower Fund, which does such wonderful work and would like to thank the SA public for their incredible support, without which this would not have been possible”. “On behalf of all patients, past and future, I would like to thank Pick ‘n Pay and everyone in SA who has supported us over the past few years”, said an overwhelmed Tina Botha.
The money raised from bandana day will enable The Sunflower Fund to continue their work of educating and recruiting more potential bone marrow donors. Without the support from our fellow South Africans - our Seeds of Hope - this wouldn’t have been possible.
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KAMERAZ - "A serious camera store but we smile a lot too!" |
 Our grateful thanks to Johan Greybe and his team at KAMERAZ for the
donation of a digital camera for use at our events in Gauteng!
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The Sunflower Ward’s Ray of Hope |
 Tina Botha, CEO of The Sunflower Fund, challenged corporates, the public and supporters of organization to purchase the left-over 2009 bandana stock which would be given to orphanages, hospitals and clinics to use to make duvet covers, pillow cases, laundry bags etc.
Ray Adams, Client Services and Marketing Manger of Constantiaberg Medi Clinic took up the offer and paid to have 34 comforters made to brighten The Sunflower Ward. Every bed now boasts a bright bandana quilt! Most appropriate as the design of the 2009 bandana this year was “Circles of Life”.
Tina Botha, wishes to thank all the corporates and supporters who very kindly bought into the campaign and for making such a wonderful difference. |
Janet Opie, an amazing supporter of The Sunflower Fund and a gifted singer, has generously decided to donate all the proceeds from her “Song’s of Comfort” album to The Sunflower Fund and St. Lukes Hospice.
Inspired by her love for God, Janet feels that these songs are intended to offer peace, love and comfort to those who are dying, those who are sick and those who are going through a stressful and sad time in their lives.
If you would like to order the “Song’s of Comfort” album from The Sunflower Fund then please contact us on 021 701 0661 or click here to email.
The album is being sold for a mere R100.00 and as mentioned above, all the proceeds will go to The Sunflower Fund and St. Lukes Hospice.
Deposits can be made to The Sunflower Fund:
Branch: ABSA Tokai
Account no: 4051 834 719
Branch Code: 231 209
Reference: Name/ Songs of Comfort
Please email us your postal address so that we can post it to you.
If you wish to donate more to The Sunflower Fund over the festive season then please do so by referencing your donation with your ‘Name’ and ‘Donation in Kind’
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Old Mutual Mossel Bay is committed to making a difference. |
 On 02 December 2009 we at Old Mutual Mossel Bay in conjunction with Ampath, committed to making a difference in someone's life. Our annual community project entailed that 27 of our staff members together with members of the public be registered on the Sunflower Fund's donor list for bone marrow transplants. Due to a large lack of donors, this was the perfect idea to assist them as well as a patient in need of a bone marrow transplant. Although our contribution was a drop in the ocean it was greatly appreciated by the Sunflower fund and hopefully a recipient. There was a great spirit of enthusiasm and camaraderie amongst the staff and public alike.
In future we at Old Mutual Mossel Bay will continue with our support to the Sunflower fund and will have these events annually.
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Cancer patient, Tony, raises funds for Hope! |
 “We have learnt about the amazing work that The Sunflower Fund does since I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in August last year.
I am currently controlling my cancer level with the help of medication, but have met several people who have benefited from transplants during the course of my treatment.” – Tony Whitehouse
Tony’s family and friends raised R3000 which they donated to The Sunflower Fund. We wish you all the best for your speedy recovery Tony!
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