Zambian Childhood Cancer Foundation (ZACCAF)

25/08/2026

❤️ UPDATE — WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE CLEAR THE RENT?

Some of you have asked, “What next after we help her with the two months’ rent?”

Our goal is to help her clear the K3,600 arrears, collect her belongings and then move into a cheaper house she can afford. She spent a night with the neighbour.

She is now selling tomatoes at the market and we want to give her a chance to rebuild sustainably. 🙏

We are still appealing for K3,600. Every K10, K50 or K100 counts.

If you cannot donate, please share.

🌍 https://zaccaf.org/donate

❤️ Let's help her move from crisis to stability.

Supporting children with cancer and blood disorders in Zambia. Providing comprehensive care, family support, and advocacy for better healthcare.

24/08/2026

🎥 THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. PLEASE WATCH, SHARE & HELP. ❤️

💔 SHE GOES TO THE HOSPITAL TO SAVE HER CHILD… AND COMES HOME TO A LOCKED DOOR.

A mother of four children, two of whom have Haemophilia A, is facing a heartbreaking situation right now.

One of her children is bleeding. She goes to hospital to collect the factor concentrate he needs. When she returns home, the landlord has locked the house because of two months' unpaid rent.

She has nowhere to go. Nowhere to sleep. No one to turn to.

💔 Her husband has recently left the family because of the burden of caring for their two children with Haemophilia A, leaving her to care for all four children alone.

🏠 URGENT TARGET: K3,600 (approximately US$175–180)

🙏 LET'S START WITH JUST K10.

Yes — K10.

If 360 people give K10, we can reach the target.

If you can give more, please do. Every contribution matters.

🌍 YOU CAN DONATE FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD through the secure ZACCAF donation platform:

DONATE SECURELY THROUGH ZACCAF
https://zaccaf.org/donate

K10 • K50 • K100 • K200 • K500 — GIVE WHAT YOU CAN. ❤️

If you cannot donate, please share this post and video.

Your K10 may seem small, but together, our small acts of kindness can give this mother and her four children a safe place to sleep again.

🙏 PLEASE DONATE. PLEASE SHARE. LET'S BRING THIS FAMILY HOME.

17/08/2026

❤️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️ 60 DAYS TO GO! THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 💦🔥

The Sickle Cell Splash Run is getting closer! ⏰🎉

And guess what? 🥳
🐦 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

This isn’t just a run. It’s a SPLASH FOR LIFE! 💦❤️

👟 Run for someone you love.
❤️ Run for a sickle cell warrior.
🫶🏾 Run for hope.
🌍 Run to make a difference.

Whether you walk, jog or run, splash your way to the finish line—we want YOU there! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️💦

🔥 EARLY BIRD FEE: ONLY K295! 🔥

⏳ 60 DAYS TO GO!
🎟️ EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

👉🏾 REGISTER NOW:
🔗 https://sicklecellrun.zaccaf.org

🐦 Don’t wait for the early bird to fly away! 😂
Secure your spot, invite your friends and family and let’s make this year’s Splash Run unforgettable! 💦❤️

🩸 ONE RUN. ONE CAUSE. ONE POWERFUL MOVEMENT.

❤️ Every step. Every splash. Every heartbeat counts.

A group of parents that have had first hand devastating experience that Cancer or Life Threatening Blood and bleeding disorders cause on families

11/08/2026

🩸💙 THE SICKLE CELL SPLASH RUN IS BACK! 💙🩸

And this time, we're going EVEN BIGGER! 💦🔥

Get ready for the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Splash Run — a day of joy, colour, community and purpose. ❤️

Lace up, grab your crew and get ready to be painted in every colour of hope as we run, walk and splash our way toward a Zambia where every child with sickle cell disease gets the care they deserve.

📅 Saturday, 17th October 2026
📍 Lusaka Showgrounds
🏃 10KM Run/Walk | 🎨 Colour Splash Stations | 🎉 Music, Fun & Family Vibes

Every step taken and every partnership formed will bring us closer to better treatment access, greater awareness and stronger support for children living with sickle cell disease across the country.

We invite organizations, healthcare partners and individuals to join us, whether as a sponsor, a participant or an advocate for this cause.

Interested in partnering with us or fielding a corporate team? Reach out, we'd love to have you on the course with us.

👟 Registration opens soon — tag someone who's running with you this year!

Email: [email protected]

04/08/2026

Forever grateful to WFH. our eyes on the two Zambia Reps. Salute.

On July 25 and 26, 50 participants from 20 countries came together in , Turkey, for a WFH Humanitarian Aid Program workshop on surgical care for people with receiving extended half-life treatment products.

The workshop included WFH Board Member Alok Srivastava, MD, WFH USA Board Member Mark Skinner, WFH President Cesar Garrido, and WFH USA President Len Valentino, MD. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this valuable exchange!

04/08/2026

🤝 Visits That Inspire Us

We were delighted to welcome the St. Jude Global team, accompanied by a colleague from the WHO Zambia Office, to the ZACCAF office for a courtesy visit. Meaningful conversations and strong partnerships continue to inspire our shared commitment to improving care for children with cancer, sickle cell disease and bleeding disorders in Zambia.

02/08/2026

Proud to have been part of this journey. we have so much hope for our children battling cancer. Salute MOH

20/06/2026

💙 OUR BEST WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY 2026🇿🇲

To the Ministry of Health Zambia and Unicef Zambia, thank you for giving the sickle cell community the perfect gift—newborn screening for every child born on World Sickle Cell Day in selected Lusaka hospitals.

This is more than a program; it is hope for families, early diagnosis for children and a brighter future for Zambia.

Together, we are changing lives from the very first day of life.

Thank you for standing with the sickle cell community. Thank you for making history with us.

💙🩸

18/06/2026

A WIN FOR MOTHER ZAMBIA. A WIN FOR EVERY CHILD.

Come join us at the UTH Women and Newborn hospital tomorrow.

Commemorating World Sickle Cell Day.
June 19th.

See you there

17/06/2026

🩸 Advancing Sickle Cell Care Through Partnership and Prevention

Today, 17 June 2026, the Zambian Childhood Cancer Foundation (ZACCF), in collaboration with Arthur Davison Children's Hospital (ADH), officially launched a three-day Free Stroke Risk and Retinopathy Screening Program in Ndola as part of the World Sickle Cell Day 2026 commemorations.

Children and adolescents living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) face an increased risk of serious complications, including stroke and vision impairment. Through this initiative, eligible patients will receive:

✅ Free Transcranial Doppler (TCD) stroke risk screening
✅ Free Retinopathy (eye) screening
✅ Early identification of health risks
✅ Timely referral and intervention where needed

This program demonstrates the power of partnership in improving health outcomes for children living with SCD. By promoting early detection, increasing awareness, and strengthening access to specialized care, we are helping families take proactive steps toward healthier futures.

👏 We commend the dedicated healthcare professionals, caregivers, and partners whose commitment continues to make this initiative possible.

🙏 Special thanks to the Novo Nordisk Haemophilia & Haemoglobinopathies Foundation for its generous support in making this important program a reality.

Together, we are working to ensure that every child living with sickle cell disease has the opportunity to thrive.

🧠 Know your risk. Protect your brain.
👁️ Protect your sight.
❤️ Prevent complications.