Rainbows and Smiles

Rainbows and Smiles A non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to childhood cancer awareness Rainbows and Smiles is a NPO for Children with cancer.

The mission of Rainbows and Smiles is to provide emotional, social and financial support to families and caregivers in need when a child (or children) of that family is diagnosed with cancer. Rainbows and Smiles encourage childhood cancer advocacy and GOLD RIBBON AWARENESS to educate people, in the hope of promoting early detection. Our principles include creating hope, smiles and relief for famil

ies and caregivers of children with cancer. As we are registered as a Public Benefit Organisation, donors may claim donations to the foundation as tax deductions. Donors may also claim BBBEE points against the socio-economic development element of the BBBEE scorecard. Rainbows and Smiles is audited to ensure that funds received from donors go towards the needs of children it supports.

Thank You for Loving Rele (special thanks to Vivian and Nessi)Our precious Relebogile will be laid to rest surrounded by...
10/06/2026

Thank You for Loving Rele (special thanks to Vivian and Nessi)

Our precious Relebogile will be laid to rest surrounded by the love of her family, friends, and her community.

When we shared Rele's story, we asked for help carrying some of the financial burden facing her family. Thank you to every person who donated, shared the post, sent a message, whispered a prayer, or simply held this family in your heart.

Because of your generosity, Rele's family did not have to walk this painful road alone. Your support helped ease the burden.

Rele was only three years old, but her life touched countless hearts. Many of you will remember running for her during our Run for a Reason campaign last year. Her smile, her courage, and the love surrounding her will never be forgotten.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us honour Rele's life with dignity, love, and compassion.

Please continue to keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as they learn to navigate a world without their precious little girl.

Forever loved. Forever remembered.

Today we are asking for your help for a very special little girl.Relebogile passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, su...
08/06/2026

Today we are asking for your help for a very special little girl.

Relebogile passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, surrounded by the love of her family. She was just three years old.

If you did our Run for a Reason event, we ran for Rele on her birthday last year.

Rainbows and Smiles has been privileged to walk alongside Rele and her family throughout her cancer journey and remains committed to supporting them during this heartbreaking time. We are contributing towards the funeral expenses; however, in addition to the funeral itself, the family is facing significant costs related to the transportation of Rele's body and the preparation to lay her to rest with dignity and love.

No parent should have to worry about how they will lay their child to rest while carrying the heartbreak of saying goodbye.

If you would like to help honour Rele's life and support her family during this unimaginable time, donations can be made directly to the Rainbows and Smiles account using the reference:

Reference: RELE

Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference and help ease some of the burden her family is carrying.

Thank you for helping us wrap this family in love, compassion and practical support when they need it most.

In loving memory of Relebogile
8 September 2022 – 7 June 2026

The cold has arrived, and thanks to the incredible generosity of the The Winnie Mabaso Foundation, Rainbows and Smiles w...
05/06/2026

The cold has arrived, and thanks to the incredible generosity of the The Winnie Mabaso Foundation, Rainbows and Smiles was able to deliver warm blankets to children in one of our oncology wards.

The blankets were welcomed with grateful smiles, but one special moment stayed with me long after we left...

As we handed a blanket to a young child, I heard a little voice say, "Mama, can we pray?"

I turned around and asked if I could join them. We held hands around the blanket and bowed our heads.

"Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for these kind people. Please protect them. Please bless my blanket. Thank You Jesus for these people and my blanket."

We all whispered, "Amen."

As I looked at this precious child, a small tear escaped my eye.

In a hospital ward, surrounded by uncertainty, this little one wasn't thinking about what was missing. They were simply thankful for a blanket, for kindness, and for love.

Sometimes the smallest prayers carry the biggest lessons.

Thank you to The Winnie Mabaso Foundation, for helping us bring warmth to our children this winter.

We would like to thank the Appalsamy family for providing the extra special spoils today.They carefully, and thoughtfull...
04/06/2026

We would like to thank the Appalsamy family for providing the extra special spoils today.
They carefully, and thoughtfully, chose meaningful gifts for the oncology children in the ward today.
Each child received items personalised with their names along with a special meal.

Today was about honoring Sayuri's life and her achievements. It was about remembering a brave Warrior Princess who, in her short life, created so much awareness for Childhood cancer.

Sumanthee and Kevin, thank you for making today a little brighter for these children. We know that Sayuri is smiling down and is happy. We ray that you find comfort in the joy you created today.

Happy heavenly 16th birthday Sayuri.

Today we celebrated something truly special.After spending a long time in isolation, one of our childhood cancer childre...
02/06/2026

Today we celebrated something truly special.

After spending a long time in isolation, one of our childhood cancer children was finally able to leave her hospital room and begin the journey home.

To mark this milestone, we surprised her with a new cell phone, gifts, vouchers, plenty of smiles, and a little celebration. Seeing her excitement as she looked ahead to sleeping in her own bed, being surrounded by the people she loves, and enjoying the simple comforts of home reminded us of what matters most.

Some victories look different from what we first imagined, but they are no less meaningful.

Today was about courage, hope, love, and making precious memories.

This past Sunday, we had the privilege of receiving the most beautiful handmade blankets from the Domus Dei Randburg-Sui...
02/06/2026

This past Sunday, we had the privilege of receiving the most beautiful handmade blankets from the Domus Dei Randburg-Suid church community.

Each blanket was lovingly crafted by hand and carried its own special story. The time, care, and compassion woven into every stitch is something truly extraordinary.

These blankets will soon be shared with children receiving treatment in our paediatric oncology wards, bringing warmth, comfort, and a reminder that there are people who care deeply about them.

To everyone who contributed, thank you. Your kindness will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children living with cancer and their families. We cannot wait to see the smiles these beautiful gifts will bring.

An awesome birthday spoil for this young boy was the highlight of our KZN teams weekend!We spoilt him with gifts and cak...
01/06/2026

An awesome birthday spoil for this young boy was the highlight of our KZN teams weekend!

We spoilt him with gifts and cake and love. His favourite gift was the water gun (sorry nurses!) with the camper van coming in at a close 2nd. He watched eagerly as his mom helped him open each gift.

He was so excited when the nurses joined us to sing happy birthday 🥳

Thank you to to Siso Toys for keeping us stocked up with amazing toys for our kiddies in the ward.

Yesterday morning, our KZN team took part in a Health and Wellness Day. There were several stakeholders, creating awaren...
31/05/2026

Yesterday morning, our KZN team took part in a Health and Wellness Day.

There were several stakeholders, creating awareness for diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, cancers, healthy eating and the importance of exercise.

Events like these help us create an awareness for Childhood cancer. We spoke to several people, handed out our "Know The Symptoms" leaflets and gave out gold ribbons. We heard the stories of two families whose lives were turned upside down when their children were diagnosed with cancer.

It was an honor to attend 🎗️

We are so excited to, once again, be chosen as a beneficiary in this year's Sunflower Sky Hike.This fundraiser is a bui...
28/05/2026

We are so excited to, once again, be chosen as a beneficiary in this year's Sunflower Sky Hike.
This fundraiser is a build up of shorter walks that lead up to the main event on the 21 June 2026 - a walk up Sani Pass!

This Sunday there is a walk in Cape Town, then we are back in KZN on the 16 June 2026.

You can join in the fun and take part in these events. Please visit the page for all the details

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