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Mandela’s Legacy: Giving Hope, Healing Lives

Mandela's Legacy Giving Hope Healing Lives - Mandela Day 2025

Your Act of Service This Mandela Day, Transform a Child’s Future

Dear Compassionate Supporter,

On the 18th of July, the world unites to honor Nelson Mandela’s profound legacy of compassion and service. It’s a day to reflect on the power of collective action and to dedicate ourselves to making the world a better place. Even if you can’t join outdoor volunteer activities, you and your colleagues still have an easy, powerful opportunity to make a lasting difference in the work we do at Arms of Mercy.

This year, we invite you to embody Madiba’s spirit by extending your hand to the most vulnerable among us: children battling life-threatening illnesses and profound challenges.

At Arms of Mercy, we are a lifeline for courageous children facing conditions like cancer, rare diseases, cerebral palsy, and other special needs. We raise and donate funds to help pay for their ongoing medical expenses, including essential care, life-saving medical treatments and equipment, crucial support therapies, and emergency surgeries. In today’s economy, we find that so many families have nowhere else to turn.

MAKE A TANGIBLE IMPACT THIS MANDELA DAY

This year, our urgent focus is to help all beneficiaries under our wings by injecting each one’s Arms of Mercy savings fund with something extra for when the need arises, which can be at any moment. Illness doesn’t pause for circumstances, and neither can our support for these brave children. A donation of just R100 will go a long way. With your support, we can ensure these children have the chance at a healthier, more comfortable life, without the worry of where funds for medical bills will come from. Every contribution directly impacts a child’s future.

BE A PART OF MANDELA’S ENDURING LEGACY

Nelson Mandela taught us that “what counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.”

To help out, simply donate by clicking on the Donate button below, or visit our campaign page on GivenGain by clicking here.

Donate via GivenGain

Want to do more as a team? Get a free branded, corporate fundraising page where you can all donate together! Visit the Mandela Day 2025 event page to register your team.

Thank you for embodying Mandela’s spirit and supporting Arms of Mercy in helping our precious children.

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You Don’t Need to Run to Make a Difference: Fundraise for Arms of Mercy Under Comrades 2025!

Fundraise for Arms of Mercy Under Comrades 2025 givengain

The air is already buzzing with anticipation! Comrades 2025 is on the horizon, and whether you’re a seasoned runner, a first-time hopeful, or simply inspired by the incredible human spirit of this iconic ultra-marathon, you have an extraordinary opportunity to make your participation even more meaningful.

This year, you can amplify the impact of every grueling kilometer, every moment of perseverance, by rallying behind Arms of Mercy NPC (AOM). Our core mission is to provide support and financial aid to children facing serious health challenges, specifically those battling cancer, rare diseases, cerebral palsy, and other special needs. In essence, AOM serves as a vital link between compassionate individuals and vulnerable children in South Africa who require critical medical care and support for life-altering conditions.

As a non-funded, non-profit organisation, AOM relies on donations and fundraising efforts to continue our impactful work.

You Don’t Have to Run to Make a Difference!

The beauty of the Comrades spirit extends far beyond the runners on the road. You, your friends, your family, your colleagues – anyone can be a champion for Arms of Mercy! Imagine the collective power of our community channeling its energy and passion to support this vital cause.

Ready to be a fundraising hero? It’s Simpler Than You Think!

GivenGain, the official fundraising platform for the Comrades Marathon, makes it incredibly easy to turn your passion into purpose. Whether you’re an individual runner dedicating your miles, a support crew wanting to contribute, or a group of compassionate individuals inspired by Arms of Mercy’s mission, you can create your very own fundraising project under the Comrades 2025 event on GivenGain.

Here’s how you can get started in just a few clicks:

  1. Head over to the Comrades 2025 event page on GivenGain. ( https://www.givengain.com/event/comrades-marathon-2025)
  2. Look for the prominent “Start fundraising” button. Click it!
    Type in Arms of Mercy and select us as the charity to support.
  3. Follow the simple steps to set up your personal or team fundraising page. You can customize it with your own story, photos, and fundraising goal for Arms of Mercy.

Why Fundraise for Arms of Mercy?

By creating a fundraiser, you become an integral part of the Arms of Mercy family, directly contributing to our ability to:

  • Offer Financial Assistance for Medical Care: Our primary focus is on raising funds to cover the often exorbitant costs of emergency surgeries, ongoing medical care, specialised treatments, and therapies that families without medical aid or sufficient financial resources cannot afford.
  • Make a Positive Difference: Improve the quality of life and provide a brighter future for the children we assis.
  • Raise Awareness: Shine a light and spread information about our cause, and the diseases that our Beneficiaries face. 

Every rand raised, every share on social media, brings Arms of Mercy closer to achieving our mission and making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

Join the Movement of Compassion!

Let’s harness the incredible energy surrounding the Comrades Marathon to create a wave of generosity for Arms of Mercy. Whether you aim to raise a little or a lot, your contribution will be deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact.

Click that “Start fundraising” button today and become a vital part of the Arms of Mercy story. Together, we can go the extra mile for those who need it most!