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Urgent Appeal: Raising R34,000 for Zobuhle’s Intensive Chemotherapy

Life can change in a single heartbeat, and for young Zobuhle (Zoe) Thebe, an unexpected turn has brought her face-to-face with an intense fight against T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. As she prepares to undergo intensive chemotherapy, her family is rallying to meet an immediate financial hurdle: the hospital has issued a quotation of R34,246.91 for her initial admission and treatment. This amount serves as the mandatory deposit required before her treatment can begin, and it excludes additional blood and transfusion costs.

Update received: 7/10/2026

“Dear Arms of Mercy Team, I wanted to share a quick update on Zobuhle following our hospital visit today. We were informed that the local bone-marrow donor is currently unavailable, so the team is now working on activating an overseas donor. This will take some time due to the logistics involved. In the meantime, Zobuhle needs another cycle of intensive chemotherapy and is scheduled for admission on Monday, 12 October. The hospital has issued a quotation of R34,246.91 for the initial admission and treatment. This is the deposit required before treatment and does not include blood and transfusion costs. Once she is discharged, we will receive the final invoice for the full hospital stay and settle the remaining balance. It’s another unexpected turn in her journey, but we continue to trust God and take things one step at a time. “

Every act of kindness counts – you can stand alongside Zobuhle today by making a direct donation or by purchasing one of her beautifully handcrafted bracelets. Every single contribution brings her closer to healing, comfort, and hope.

MAKE A DONATION:

Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code:  SBZA ZA JJ
REF: ZOBUHLE

Arms of Mercy is a registered NPC and PBO. Tax deductible receipt are available upon request, please contact us.

BUY A HANDCRAFTED BRACELET:

Support Zobuhle by purchasing one of her beautifully handcrafted “Choosing Joy” bracelets.

Order Bracelets & Enquiries:
Email admin@armsofmercy.org.za / Whatsapp Karin on 076 463 0821 / Shop Online.

Your kindness, shares, and support CAN make a difference in Zobuhle’s Miracle Journey!

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Help Zoe Dance Again: Support Her Fight Against Leukaemia

Zobuhle Thebe Fundraiser Arms of Mercy NPC

“Zobuhle “Zoe” Thebe is an 8-year-old bubbly, energetic and confident little girl who loves singing, dancing, being outdoors and making new friends. She has always had a big personality and enjoys speaking and presenting in front of people. Last year, she was proudly awarded the Orator award at school.

In April 2026, our family’s world changed when Zoe was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. What followed were months of intensive chemotherapy, hospital stays and many difficult days. Despite everything she has faced, Zoe has continued to show incredible strength and courage.

Today, Zoe is in remission and preparing for a bone-marrow transplant in October. She still has a long road ahead, but she continues to find reasons to smile, dance and sing. Her faith has also remained a great source of strength. One of the things she often reminds us is, “Our God is stronger and bigger than all this.”

Zoe dreams of getting healthy, returning to school, seeing her friends and teachers again, going back to church and simply enjoying being a child. She also hopes to share her story publicly one day to create greater awareness about childhood cancer and encourage other children going through similar journeys.

Zoe’s journey is difficult, but it is also a story of faith, courage, hope and a little girl who continues to choose joy.”

Medical Fundraiser – How You Can Help

This has been an incredibly difficult time for the family, both emotionally and financially. They are facing significant challenges while trying to meet her medical and transplant-related costs. Her mom had to stop working to care for Zoe full-time, while her father is employed but has a limited income. They are doing everything they can to raise the funds needed for her treatment.

If Zoe’s story has touched your heart, please consider making a donation today. Every contribution, big or small, directly assists with the costly care of T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and her upcoming bone-marrow transplant.

We have also launched a heartfelt bracelet project to help raise funds for her ongoing medical expenses.
Donate/Purchase a bracelet today and join her circle of hope and support!

Make a Donation
Account Holder: Arms of Mercy NPC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Type: Cheque Account
Account Number: 10114699702
Branch Code: 051001
Swift Code: SBZA ZA JJ
REF: ZOE

Alternatively, make a donation online with Payfast.

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