One Microscope.
Children Helped Today.
Surgeons Trained for Tomorrow.
The Universal Healthcare Foundation is directing its support towards the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital neurosurgical microscope project.
A Clear Purpose. A Child Who Cannot Wait.
The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is home to the only dedicated paediatric neurosurgery service in sub-Saharan Africa. Children arrive there with complex and life-threatening conditions, including brain tumours, spinal abnormalities and epilepsy that cannot be controlled with medication.
The hospital’s current neurosurgical microscope is 17 years old and already seven years past its recommended service life. The Children’s Hospital Trust is raising R7.8 million to replace it.
For these children, surgery is not something that can be pushed further down a waiting list. Once diagnosed, their lives may depend on access to surgery at the right time.
What This Project Will Help Make Possible:
Children Helped Today
Supporting children who need urgent, complex brain and spinal surgery.
Surgeons Trained for Tomorrow
Helping equip surgical teams with technology that supports training, teaching and future specialist care.
Specialist Paediatric Care
Supporting the only dedicated paediatric neurosurgery service in sub-Saharan Africa.
Healthcare Technology
Helping fund a modern neurosurgical microscope with improved visualisation, precision and teaching capability.
Closing the Gap
Bringing corporate support into a public healthcare setting where the need is critical.
Public Healthcare Support
Helping strengthen care at one of South Africa’s most important children’s hospitals.
Join Our Cause.
This project calls for partners who are willing to step forward and help make it possible.
The Universal Healthcare Foundation made a donation of R100 000 towards the neurosurgical microscope project.
We are now inviting healthcare funders, corporates, suppliers, healthcare providers, business partners and organisations across South Africa to help raise the remaining funds.
Donations will help the Children’s Hospital Trust move closer to replacing a new neurosurgical operating microscope at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
100% of all donations go directly to the Children Hospital Trust.
Not a single cent is ever spent on administrative or operational expenses, ensuring your generosity directly supports the children who need it most.
Standard Bank
Rondebosch
025009
Account No: 071443126
Reference: Uni + Name of Organisation
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Standard Bank
Rondebosch
025009
Account No:
071443126
Reference:
Uni + Name of Organisation
Swift Code:
SBZAZAJJ
Together, we can help give children access to the surgery they need, when they need it.
Why Support This Initiative?
Your contribution can provide meaningful social and financial benefits:
- Section 18A Tax Certificate – Donations of more than R100 qualify for a Section 18A tax certificate, allowing donors to claim a tax deduction in accordance with South African tax legislation.
- B-BBEE Recognition – The organisation facilitating the fundraising initiative is a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, and qualifying donations may support recognised socio-economic development (SED) objectives.
- Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) – Donations are made through a registered Public Benefit Organisation, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Corporate Social Investment (CSI) – Contributions can form part of an organisation’s CSI and community impact initiatives.