The HospiceWits Tree of Light celebration has become a firm favourite event on the calendar. Each year, we get a chance to honour our loved ones who have passed away with a celebration of light, music and entertainment. This year’s Tree of Light will take place at Sacred Heart College on 2 December. The festivities…
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My family’s journey with HospiceWits began at a time of uncertainty and heartache. My beloved mother, a pillar of strength in our family, was facing the profound challenges of a life-limiting illness. In our darkest hour, we discovered the comforting embrace of HospiceWits, an organisation that would soon become an indispensable part of our lives.…
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a response to the growing needs of our society As a commitment to offer world-class palliative care to our communities in Johannesburg and Soweto, HospiceWits strives to be innovative and comparable with global trends in the provision of care and support for our patients and their loved ones. With this in mind, we recognised “the…
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Caring for someone with a degenerative illness can be challenging. We often feel as though we are in it alone, carrying this burden through our daily lives on our own. This is why support groups are so important. For one thing, they help us realise that we are not the only ones going through the…
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Let’s inspire hope and make a real difference together. Every donation helps us bring light into the lives of those battling life-threatening illness. Help Bring Hope to Soweto – Support Home-Based Care for HospiceWits In the heart of Soweto, where vibrant culture meets the harsh reality of poverty, there’s an urgent need for compassion and care.…
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A Stroke is a devastating medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), can have long term effects that vary in severity and can have an impact on the life of the person who has experienced the Stroke. Among some of the long-term effects are loss of movement, loss…
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Spring is here and it’s time for some traditional spring cleaning! It’s the time of the year when you take a good look at your books, your clothing, your furniture and appliances and the toys the kids no longer play with and contemplate giving them a brand-new home. The idea of cleaning out one’s home…
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HospiceWits relies on assistance from the community for support in order to continue providing quality palliative care to those in need in the Greater Johannesburg and Soweto area. Some of those who support us are businesses one of those is Lyons, that are celebrating their 75th anniversary by partnering with HospiceWits. “We are honoured both…
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At HospiceWits, we know how challenging it can be to care for someone with a dread disease or progressive illness. Caring for people in these circumstances is part of what we do. Part of our focus is also on bringing help and support to the families and loved ones of those who are patients with…
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Traditionally, the HospiceWits Tree of Light is an initiative that continues to be a beacon of hope, strength and a celebration of life. It is the time to remember loved ones who have passed and celebrate the lives of all those we love. HospiceWits gives donors the chance to buy a globe for the Tree…
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