It is time to get your flip flops out

Children suffering from childhood cancer are never alone. These courageous soldiers will always have the support, love and strength from those around them, even if it’s through a donation from a stranger who they will never meet.

CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa is an advocate for the fight against this life-threatening illness offering psychosocial, emotional and patient-facing support to families and children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer.

Made up of passionate, caring, committed and dedicated staff and volunteers, CHOC’s one goal is simple, to save lives through early detection and to enable us all to stand up, stand strong and stand together to support these fearless little warriors.

And the fourth Annual Flip Flop Day is almost here. CHOC is not really about counting the days here, but more about making every day count. CHOC is about using hope as the medicine for all diseases.

And so, Flip Flop Day and Flippie have stepped up to the forefront to get every South Africa, young or old, the corporate or casual, the beach-side dweller or the city slicker to get up and literally wear their heart on their soles on February 17.

Flippie wants to pass this message on to you. “Rise up and join us! Kick off those shoes and let your toes be free on February 17 by showing your support and love for our warriors by flipping on a pair of flip-flops.

Let’s show this life-threatening disease that we South Africans are a force to be reckoned with. As the needs of the children, teenagers and their families increase and CHOC’s desire to enhance their augmentation of the medical fraternity treatment continues, they are aiming to raise even more than R2m last year.”

Partnered for greatness, you can get your sticker for only R10 at your nearest PNA, Tekkie Town or by visiting www.choc.org.za or popping into your nearest CHOC region.

Hedley Lewis, CHOC CEO, comments, “Your small donation will make the biggest difference in the lives of these valiant little ones and their families. With your R10, you are not only helping CHOC fund their core programmes, but you’ll also be giving the gift of hope, solidarity and support to anyone and everyone fighting cancer.”

So, are you ready to be flip’n awesome this Flip Flop Day? Ready to flip on your favourite pair of flip-flops and rock out with your toes?

Corporate companies, small businesses, ladies and gents, let’s do this together.

Let’s help pave the way with love and support for these amazing kids to see a brighter tomorrow.