Helderberg Hospice is proudly celebrating its 40th year of providing compassionate hospice and palliative care to the Helderberg community.
As part of the milestone celebrations and fundraising efforts, the organisation will host “A Ruby Affair”, an elegant high tea at the Strand Town Hall on Sunday 25 May.
This special event offers an opportunity for the community to come together and support the organisation’s vital services. Helderberg Hospice invites all interested persons to become hostesses for the occasion, where their expertise in hosting and catering will be a valued contribution to the success of the occasion. The involvement will directly benefit the NPO’s ongoing work.
Helderberg Hospice, one of two members of the Association of Palliative Care Centres (APCC) that have proudly maintained their five-star accreditation, has demonstrated its commitment to high standards in palliative care. The organisation achieved a 97% score in its sixth accreditation; its first was achieved in May 2006.
“In addition to focusing on clinical compliance, the accreditation process assesses criteria across the entire organisation, including areas relating to governance, fundraising, administration and human resources,” said Helderberg Hospice CEO Robert de Wet.
“Subjecting one’s organisation to an intensive external accreditation process is important as it serves to affirm the positive aspects of the work we do and makes us aware of areas in which we require more focus. We are very pleased with our 97% score.”
The APCC is the sole South African organisation setting accredited standards for palliative care, emphasising their members’ commitment to excellence amid a rise in non-accredited providers.
De Wet further emphasised the necessity and value of accreditation for hospices, highlighting its role in demonstrating quality care to donors, partners, and patients.
Fundraising events such as “A Ruby Affair” are crucial for ensuring Helderberg Hospice can continue providing compassionate care to individuals living with life-limiting illnesses. In addition to caring for patients, the hospice team, which includes skilled palliative care doctors, nurses and social workers, also offers much-needed support to the families and loved ones of those in need.
To secure your place on the red carpet for this exclusive fundraising high tea, contact Celéstine on 076 062 5855 or Karin on 082 370 9052.
For more information, send an email to [email protected].
