Families with critically ill and premature infants at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital received much-needed comfort and encouragement through a charitable donation led by a Broadacres-based organisation in Fourways.

On December 23, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, Psi Tau Omega Chapter, which is based in Broadacres, Fourways, distributed 25 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care packages to parents of infants in the hospital.

Support was also extended to mothers staying at the hospital’s mother lodger facility during extended treatment periods.

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The initiative was made possible through a generous donation from Pinnacle Equipment Company, a family-owned HVAC business based in Indianapolis, in the United States.

In addition to the care packages, a tree was planted in honour of each child through One Tree Planted, symbolising life, hope, and growth.

Founded in 1890, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, commonly known as Joburg Gen, is one of South Africa’s oldest public hospitals and serves vulnerable families from across Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.

Professor Tanusha Ramdin, head of the NICU at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, on behalf of the NICU, extended sincere gratitude to the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for their kindness and generosity. “Your thoughtful support has made the mothers of our most vulnerable and tiny babies feel seen, valued, and strengthened during an incredibly challenging time. Your compassion reminds them that they are not alone as they remain strong for their babies while in our care.”

The Psi Tau Omega Chapter is recognised for its ongoing service initiatives supporting families and communities across South Africa, including work led from Broadacres, Fourways.

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Soror Tandie Mpabanga-Nyathi, president of the Psi Tau Omega Chapter, said: “As members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated®, our service extends across regions and borders, guided by compassion and responsibility.

“Through collaborative efforts like this, Psi Tau Omega remains committed to uplifting families, strengthening communities, and creating meaningful global impact where it is needed most.”

According to Tracy Swatts Whitfield, chairperson of the Empower Our Communities committee for the Psi Tau Omega Chapter, the donation held deep meaning for families navigating difficult circumstances.

“This global gift has ensured that these courageous families are seen, loved, and supported during an incredibly stressful time. It sends a clear message that they are not alone.”

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