The public healthcare system in South Africa faces constant challenges, struggling with insufficient funding, a lack of staff, and overwhelming demand. These issues are prevalent across all provinces, and children are often the most affected by the strain. However, over the past 16 years, the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust has been working tirelessly to address these challenges. With the support of its partners and generous donors, the Trust has significantly impacted healthcare for children by constructing paediatric wards, specialised burns units, and providing essential medical equipment to hospitals nationwide.
In its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access for children, the Trust - in collaboration with various partners - recently unveiled a groundbreaking project. This week marked the opening of a state-of-the-art Paediatric Emergency Unit at Sebokeng Hospital in Gauteng. This milestone represents the Trust’s third major contribution to the facility and is a testament to its dedication to transforming paediatric care. The new emergency unit is uniquely designed to provide advanced, life-saving care for young patients, ensuring that thousands of children receive the treatment they urgently need.
This initiative is not only a lifeline for the children who will benefit from the improved care but also a tremendous boost for the hospital staff. The dedicated doctors and nurses at Sebokeng Hospital now have access to cutting-edge resources that will empower them to deliver high-quality medical attention. The collaboration between the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust, MultiChoice, and other supporters exemplifies how collective efforts can bring about transformative change in the healthcare system, particularly for society’s most vulnerable members.
Here's a word from some of our donors. Thank to each and every one that contributed and made this project possible. We are forever grateful.
HOSPI TRACK AFRICA
Hospi Track Africa is extremely thankful once again to be part of another Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust project, to share in their remarkable work within the community and industrious efforts to improve the world around us. We are blessed to contribute to the Sebokeng Hospital Paediatric ER project, assisting with hope, healing, preservation of life, and making a meaningful change in the lives of others.
POLYFLOR SA
Polyflor SA is the leading supplier of premium-quality vinyl flooring and wall protection solutions for the South African and African markets. With over 30 years of experience, we take pride in providing hospitals and healthcare facilities with specialised solutions and unwavering support. Our solid reputation, ethical approach, and professional team are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality products. We believe in creating healthcare spaces that are not only functional and safe but also welcoming and inspiring. We are passionate about doing it right, ensuring successful outcomes and giving back to a community that has supported us so wholeheartedly.
We believe in the future of this country and are dedicated to shaping a better future for our people. We are committed to doing everything we can to upgrade, upskill, enable, and improve, and we are privileged to have been able to support the Carte Blanche MAD Trust since its inception. We were very excited to once again partner with the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust on the Sebokeng project and to make a lasting and tangible difference in communities where it is most needed.
PRESIDENT HYPER
As suppliers of a broad range of products to the families of Fochville, Carletonville, the Vaal Triangle, and the West Rand, the President Hyper stores have built meaningful relationships within these communities over several decades. We are pleased to have contributed towards the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust’s Sebokeng Hospital Paediatric Trauma Unit Project, as the values of this initiative are aligned with our ethos of care, always.
RCA
RCA is deeply committed to advancing healthcare by making high-quality medical solutions accessible and improving patient outcomes. Providing state-of-the-art medical devices to the new Paediatric Emergency Unit at Sebokeng Hospital underscores our commitment to delivering the latest technology and critical support where it is needed most. This initiative, in partnership with Carte Blanche’s Making a Difference Trust, enables Sebokeng Hospital to deliver enhanced, reliable service through cutting-edge solutions, empowering healthcare professionals to make a real difference in the lives of young patients and their families. Together, we aim to foster a healthier, more resilient future by equipping hospitals with the tools they need to provide high-quality care for all.
SUNNY PACKS
Sunny Packs is a family-owned and managed company in the packaging industry that has been looking to partner with a trust that makes a difference in the lives of underprivileged children throughout our country. We noticed the amazing work that has been done by Karolina and the Making a Difference Trust, with all the upgrades to children’s hospital operating theatres throughout South Africa, and we wanted to be part of this positive change.
Sunny Packs has grown from humble beginnings into the company that it is today because of the support from our customers and the communities that we operate in. It seems only fitting to partner with people who can help us give back to the children of our country, who will be a part of our future.
