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Save RX Radio

Funds Raised:
R 485 426
Fundraising Target:
R 2 200 000
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RX Radio is a beloved, award-winning, radio station housed in the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, that is both presented by children with life-threatening illnesses, and for young individuals that share similar struggles.

Our mission is to spread positivity, create awareness around serious medical conditions, share important news stories and provide entertainment around the clock to comfort our many listeners in hospital wards and public spaces in South Africa and around the globe.

RX Radio trains youngsters who are curious about the field of radio broadcasting, such as Talitha Counter, an 18-year-old reporter who contracted Meningoencephalitis as a baby.

She expressed that “RX Radio has taught me leadership and communication skills in terms of being able to handle my own show and knowing how to interact with guests. In my first training at RX Radio, I was taught that listening skills are very important in the radio industry and that paying careful attention to your guests is needed. I applied the leadership skills that I was taught at RX in school as well, because I am a Prefect, RCL and the Deputy Head Girl. I want to pursue radio as a career because ever since I started at RX Radio I found my passion. Radio allows my voice to be heard.”

We hope to inspire self-confidence and give our presenters an opportunity to dream beyond their circumstances.

As World Children’s day and Disability Awareness Month approach, occasions that align greatly with what we aim to do, we can’t help but share the predicament our station currently faces, a financial obstacle that could take us off the air for the first time in 5 years. 

We are in dire need of raising R2.2 Million by the end of this year, to secure our operational costs for the next 12 months and make our station more sustainable for generations to come.

With the launch of this crowdfunding campaign, we are appealing to our loyal listeners, and members of the public with open hearts, to support us.

  • Our station employs 4 full-time staff members, an intern, and a mentor, and hosts many volunteers and reporters who work behind the scenes to train our superstar presenters. 
  • Starting in 2016 we have trained 135 Children and Young Reporters aged 4 to 18, and have kept hope alive for countless patients who have turned their dials to RX Radio.

All donors are eligible for a Section 18A tax certificate issued by RX Radio.

Sign-up to raise funds for RX Radio by becoming a champion, here.

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Donations

  • Nov 02, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Oct 10, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Sep 06, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Aug 02, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Jul 28, 2023 - R 250.00 Fees covered
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  • Jul 07, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Jun 01, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • May 04, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Apr 11, 2023 - R 200.00
  • "Anonymous" - Snapscan
  • Mar 01, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Feb 03, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Jan 29, 2023 - R 1 081.00
  • "I cannot think of any cause more worthy than this one " - Theresa Davies
  • Jan 04, 2023 - R 200.00
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  • Dec 29, 2022 - R 1 081.00
  • "I cannot think of any cause more worthy than this one " - Theresa Davies
  • Dec 23, 2022 - USD $ 29.15
  • "May God bless you and your family and make you all prosperous " - Melissa
  • Dec 17, 2022 - USD $ 21.61 Fees covered
  • "Bless the work you do" - Hope
  • Dec 11, 2022 - R 100.00 Fees covered
  • "My colleague Charles preferred that his Secret Santa gift be given toward a cause. We hope this little bit helps " - Charles
  • Dec 05, 2022 - USD $ 93.66 Fees covered
  • "Well done especially to Tracey Cohen" - Louise Irving
  • Dec 04, 2022 - R 30.00 Fees covered
  • "Small donation sent with much love!" - Anonymous
  • Dec 02, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Keep RX Radio alive!!" - Liesl
  • Dec 02, 2022 - R 300.00
  • "Anonymous" - Snapscan
  • Dec 01, 2022 - R 200.00
  • "COVER media RX Radio" - Snapscan
  • Dec 01, 2022 - USD $ 31.78 Fees covered
  • "donating on behalf of Lilah Davies" - Kathy
  • Nov 30, 2022 - USD $ 38.16 Fees covered
  • "This is such a beautiful initiative. Let’s keep it going!" - Melanie Jansen
  • Nov 30, 2022 - R 50.00 Fees covered
  • "Love you always " - Yamkela.kuse
  • Nov 29, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "For the kids" - D
  • Nov 29, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "So proud of you Leila Davies" - Carmen Simons
  • Nov 28, 2022 - R 100.00
  • "Villager" - Snapscan
  • Nov 28, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Good luck! " - Claire
  • Nov 28, 2022 - R 1 081.00
  • "I cannot think of any cause more worthy than this one " - Theresa Davies
  • Nov 27, 2022 - R 200.00 Fees covered
  • "All of the best" - Dot
  • Nov 25, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Will love and hope that this beautiful station can continue x" - Nicky Attenborough
  • Nov 25, 2022 - R 500.00
  • "Di Gray" - Snapscan
  • Nov 25, 2022 - R 200.00
  • "COVER media RX Radio" - Snapscan
  • Nov 24, 2022 - USD $ 127.27 Fees covered
  • "Long live RX Radio " - Isabel
  • Nov 24, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Congratulations on the great effort your team makes to keep learning - and teaching your listeners. Keep going, stars!" - Julia Meintjes
  • Nov 24, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "I love and believe in children and wish you all have fun working on Rx Radio" - Joan Meintjes
  • Nov 24, 2022 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
  • "What brilliant creative work you are all doing! It's so important to talk about things." - Louise Meintjes
  • Nov 23, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Such a great opportunity for the youth. Keep up the good work." - Bobbie
  • Nov 22, 2022 - USD $ 62.31 Fees covered
  • "This is such a brilliant project...I am so moved .....wishing these amazing children all the best !" - Jonathan
  • Nov 22, 2022 - R 1 000.00
  • "Huge love and pride Seb. With love Gran & Grandpa x" - Mary Wiils
  • Nov 22, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Thank you team RX Radio for all you do. Let's keep you going! " - Ali Wills
  • Nov 22, 2022 - USD $ 115.35
  • "A great initiative that brings joy to so many young lives." - Jeanette
  • Nov 21, 2022 - USD $ 62.67 Fees covered
  • "A station truly for the children by the children " - MK
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "I cannot think of any cause more worthy than this one " - Theresa Davies
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Let’s save RX radio " - Tom&Jenna
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 1 000.00
  • "For you Seb Crowson x" - Cathy Wegener
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Fantastic project. I hope it continues for years to come. " - Anonymous
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 200.00
  • "Samah" - Snapscan
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "RxRadio is one of a kind. Please support!" - Julie
  • Nov 21, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Good luck with this wonderful project" - Anonymous
  • Nov 19, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "An amazing radio station for children. " - Lee-Ann White
  • Nov 19, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "You're all amazing!" - anonymous
  • Nov 19, 2022 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Keep up the inspiring work" - Wendy Vogel
  • Nov 18, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "Wishing you all the best " - Lutho
  • Nov 18, 2022 - R 500.00 Fees covered
  • "RXH radio is a treasure! please support:)" - Liesl Zuhlke
  • Nov 18, 2022 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
  • "Here's to a flourishing future RX Radio! " - Helen
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Fundraising target

R 2 200 000.00

Donations to date

R 485 425.65

Funds raised offline

R 450 000.00
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RX Radio is a unique award-winning radio station that is by and for children, based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town. 

RX Radio broadcasts 24/7, LIVE and Pre-recorded programmes (including shows, music, podcasts, and radio diaries). The station transmits audio and images through the hospital’s internal television system to all wards and public spaces in the hospital. We also live to stream the same content on our website and app and frequently update our social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). LIVE Broadcasts/Magazine -format shows consist of music, interviews, stories, news, weather, and traffic updates. The shows/ LIVE broadcasts are informed by the Health Calendar which marks health-focused topics such as Mental Health, Disability Awareness Month, Cancer Awareness Month, TB Awareness Month, Child Safety Month, National Cerebral Palsy Day, Child Protection Week, Children’s Rights etc.

To become an RX Radio reporter, children first complete Basic Training: a week of workshops about important life skills (e.g. listening, storytelling), radio reporting and production skills. At the end of the week, children produce a five-minute audio-visual “radio diary” where they tell a story of their choice, and many narrate their experience in the hospital. After Basic Training, they have the choice to become an official RX Radio reporter. They then can participate in Advanced On-going Training: workshops led by staff and guest facilitators from a variety of fields.

At RX Radio we strive to:

  • Improve children’s experiences of hospital and of their illness
  • Increase adult understanding of children’s experiences of chronic illness/hospital; Inform improved health worker and hospital practice
  • Produce quality audio programmes by children and for children
  • Contribute to the healing process
  • Be a developmental platform for children (patients and non-patients) as well as staff

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