The staff at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital perform modern day miracles on a daily basis. Each child has a unique story and we have decided to feature some of these stories of hope for you.

Stories of Hope

Brave Brylene Williams recovers from epileptic seizures after undergoing complex brain surgery at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Read about her story. Read more

Little Lisakhanya  Ntswabu who, at just one year old, survived major infections, a day in ICU and intricate surgery and is now recovering well at home. Read Lisakhanya’s story.   Read more

Little Thembeka had his first operation at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital when he was only 3 days old and underwent another surgery shortly after that where surgeons removed large pieces of his colon that were infected. Read more

Read more about one little girl’s wish to be well. Tyler Myburgh’s inspirational story of hope will give you insight into the modern day miracles performed at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital every day.   Read more

After two days of relentless stomach pain young Okuhle Ramba, from Phillipi in Mitchell’s Plain, was taken to the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital late one Sunday evening. Read more

In July 2007, Shukrie Sonday and his two younger brothers were involved in a dreadful liquid explosion. Not only did Shukrie lose both his brothers in the fire, but he also sustained burns to 80% of his body. Read more

At age 3 Aiden Malumbo suddenly collapsed at his home and was rushed to a private hospital in Cape Town. He was subsequently referred to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and within 72 hours was diagnosed with a high-risk brain tumour.... Read more

Little Mbali was burned in a shack fire in Mpumalanga when she was just 4 years old. Her parents sought treatment for her at two other hospitals in Mpumalanga and Pretoria but after more than 9 months in isolation and undergoing many skin graft... Read more

After a weekend of flu-like symptoms, including a high fever, the Thompson’s took their daughter Tashlin to the doctor. He immediately referred her to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital where she was diagnosed with Leukaemia at just 6... Read more

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