August is SMA Awareness Month
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease that makes the muscles weaker and causes problems with movement. Individuals with SMA have difficulty performing basic functions of life, like…
May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic multisystem neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland in your brain which is…
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs. It is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over…
What is Mowat-Wilson Syndrome?
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a rare genetic disorder that may be apparent at birth or later in childhood. It is caused by an abnormality in the ZEB2 gene that is usually the…
Arms of Mercy Founder WINS the ‘Woman in Community’ 2022 SA Woman of Stature Awards!
"The Woman of Stature Foundation was formed to address the socio-economic challenges that are prevalent in South Africa, by making a valued contribution through development of women. Women are the…
Arms of Mercy Brand Ambassadors are 2022 SterStatus Apprentesses Contestants!
Arms of Mercy is so proud of our 2 Brand Ambassadors, Sunette Botha & Nadine Van Staden, who will start their journey with "SterStatus" this coming weekend, 5-6 March 2022!…
23 February – Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day
February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month, and 23 February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day. Wearing an Awareness Bracelet creates an opportunity to start a conversation and share information about a…
7–11 February 2022 – Feeding Tube Awareness Week
The mission of Feeding Tube Awareness Week is to promote the positive benefits of feeding tubes as life-saving medical interventions. The week also serves to educate the broader public about…
4 February – World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day (WCD) is held annually on the 4th of February. While we live in a time of amazing advancements in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment, many of those…
Miss Arms of Mercy 2021 Fundraising Pageant a Huge Success
Thank you to all the contestants who competed in our beauty pageant on Saturday, 12 June; we truly appreciate your willingness to participate in our event and making it a…
International Childhood Cancer Day 15 February
TODAY is International Childhood Cancer Day - a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and…
Winner of AOM Valentine`s Giveaway – Poem for our children with special needs
Last week on our Facebook Page we challenged our Followers to get creative for Valentine`s Day. Congratulations to Bruce Van Rooyen for writing this beautiful poem to our AOM Children…
Breast Pain Causes and When to Seek Help
To experience occasional breast pain is common, however, breasts don`t typically hurt. There are various causes of breast pain, also known as mastalgia - which is categorised as cyclical or…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Gratitude ~ Thank You
On behalf of Arms of Mercy, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to all our Donors, Sponsors and supporters for all your support and dedication towards our organization…
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – Join the Fight Against Cancer this September!
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month In South Africa, an average of 800 to 1000 children are newly diagnosed with cancer each year. Childhood cancers share general symptoms with other…
Sarcoma Cancer – Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms
A brief introduction to Sarcoma Cancer, the risk factors and what signs and symptoms to look out for. This post is purely for general information purposes and by no means replace…
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Looking out for our friends and loved ones is an important part of preventing suicides. Easy access to mental health treatment can be key to saving the life of someone…
Williams Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Common Features and Treatment
Williams Syndrome (WS), also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that is present at birth. The condition can affect anybody, and is known to occur equally in…
Please Help to Support our Children during the Global Corona Virus Outbreak
COVID-19 is fast spreading in South Africa; our thoughts and prayers are going out to all those families directly impacted. Our “Special Needs” children who are most vulnerable, might be…
15 February is World Childhood Cancer Day
Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken, and never ever giving up HOPE! International Childhood Cancer Day is celebrated annually on 15 February to raise awareness and to…