Retinoblastoma in children - fighting the darkness

We would like to introduce you to 4 children from the rural areas of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, here their families struggle daily to support their children as work in the rural areas outskirts is few and far between.

They are all under the age of 5years and patients at the Division of Ophthalmology, Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town.The unit has been developed over the last two decades into a centre of excellence for the management and care of children with Retinoblastoma and is currently able to offer all therapies available aimed at preserving not only life, but also the eye and vision.

Once a month, they make the grueling 1300km journey from their homes to Cape Town for treatment. Thus far Wings & Wishes funded 190 trips for the families.

We endeavor to continue supporting these children in every way we possibly can. Ensuring that they honour their appointments in Cape Town and give them a brighter future.

We need your help to cover the travel expenses for the year. Without your assistance the families will not be able to travel to Cape T...