August: A Month of Connection, Celebration and Support!
August was an incredible month for the foundation, packed with meaningful events and impactful moments! 💜 We kicked off by raising awareness for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of breastfeeding for preemie families. Shortly after, we were honoured to attend Dr. Machaba’s “Secrets of Super Powered Moms” event https://www.drlmachaba.co.za/product/Secrets-of-Super-Powered-Moms-Book on Mother’s Day. Meeting warrior mom Andre Smith and hearing her powerful prematurity story was truly inspiring. Throughout the month, we visited Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Dr SK Matseke Memorial Hospital, Netcare Park Lane Hospital and South Rand Hospital to congratulate new mothers and welcome them into the preemie family. One of the highlights was South Rand Hospital’s exciting launch of their new Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Ward, where we donated 40 KMC wraps, generously provided by https://www.safeline.co.za to the current new moms and for the hospitals to reuse. In total we distributed 80 wraps including Rahima Moosa Mother & Child hospital. As part of our ongoing podcast series, we featured Ivy, a proud member of our tribe, who shared her prematurity journey. If you missed it, you can catch up [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78mHC_GWz0k ]! Not only that, we look forward to host you and your family on our upcoming family fun walk in both Limpopo and Gauteng provinces. Click on the link below to be part of the initiative, the more the merrier https://mahlogonolothobile.org/preemie-day-fun-walk/ It was an incredible August, and we’re thrilled about what’s coming in September!
A Dynamic February:
“Advocacy, Donations, and Exciting Firsts” February unfolded as a month filled with impactful moments and exciting developments. We joined in on global efforts to raise awareness about Feeding Tube Week and Pregnancy Awareness Week. Check out some of the fun facts we posted on our social media pages. We were invited to a Pregnancy Awareness Event at Eluthandweni Maternity Clinic in Vosloorus, where we engaged with expectant mothers, sharing insights on pregnancy and prematurity. One of the most heartening moments of the month came in the form of a generous donation of beautiful newborn preemie clothes made from yarn. Thank you to the mothers who knitted these tiny fashionable garments for our warriors! These precious items became gifts for new mothers during our monthly Preemie Moms Connect sessions at various hospital. This added a touch of warmth and care to the families we met, as they journey into motherhood. A heartfelt “Thank You” to Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital, Netcare Park Lane Hospital and Life Brenthurst Hospital for supporting our engagement sessions with new families, as we help them navigate the Preemie world. February marked a milestone for the foundation. We got to participate in our very first radio interview on 702, The Aubrey Masango Show: “South Africans doing great things” . This experience provided an invaluable platform to share our mission and connect with a broader audience. We hope to get more of such opportunities, so that we may spread the word on Prematurity and create awareness to as many families as possible. Reflecting on the past month, we are grateful for the many opportunities granted to the foundation. As we strive to grow, we trust that we have made a positive impact to many lives, and provided support to many families new to the Preemie world. There is still a lot to be accomplished, and the team looks forward to March. With it, comes the excitement of our upcoming family picnic, a moment for our tribe to come together in celebration and unity. Stay tuned to our social media pages as we unveil the venue, promising a day filled with joy, connection, and shared experiences. How has your February unfolded? We would love to hear your stories and experiences on your preemie journey! Please share these on our social media pages and remember to reach out if you would like to join our tribe. Until next time – Please look after our little warriors!