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Hospice Hero Monthly Debit Order Form 08 April 2021
 

Hospice gives back – take part in this annual event and stand a chance of being  R25000 richer just before Christmas.  Buy a ticket for … Read More

The long anticipated St Bernard’s Hospice Corporate Charity Bowling Day takes place on the 17th April 2020 at the popular COMRADES BOWLING CLUB, ST DAVID’S … Read More

This World Hospice & Palliative Care Day we celebrate by hosting a Spring Market at the St Bernard’s Hospice Charity Shop, with Link FM joining … Read More

In Aid of Hospice.

We are thrilled to announce that we have decided to collate and publish a Community cookbook filled with the most scrumptious recipes … Read More

St Bernard’s Hospice had hoped and planned to host our usual face-to-face event for our Annual R25000 Lucky Draw taking place at Ronnies Motors, Beacon … Read More

St Bernard’s Hospice has been running the Copper Drive fundraiser in Buffalo City at Schools for the past seven years.
This important initiative has grown annually … Read More

A group of ENTHUSIASTIC HOSPICE SUPPORTERS have come up with an exciting new event in which we can all participate.

 
The coronavirus Pandemic has caused an … Read More

Please choose St BERNARD’S HOSPICE as one of  YOUR three beneficiaries on the MY SCHOOL CARD and make a difference in the lives of our … Read More

23 October 2019 :  Be the 4th Person to WIN R25000
 

St Bernard’s Hospice Gives Back in proud partnership with our Sponsor the KEMPSTON GROUP.

Stand a … Read More

20th : 21th : 22th November 2019 – 3 Days – East London to Qtn and return
Raising Funds for St Bernard’s Hospice:  All participants of … Read More

7 September 2019
Our FIRST EVER Spring Pop-Up Market  at the St Bernard’s Hospice Charity Shop.
On the Day we have Independent Exhibitors who pay R100 to … Read More

Friday,   12 July 2019
The St Bernard’s Hospice Annual Charity Dinner was not only created as a means of raising funds, but is also an opportunity … Read More

6 April 2019  :  Join us for a FUN afternoon – lots of time to chat with your friends and shop at the stalls.  And … Read More

24 May 2019
Our long anticipated Momentum Charity Golf Tournament takes place at the prestigious East London Golf Club.   This year all funds raised will go … Read More

This year we will showcasing our very own Garden at 44 St Marks Road, Southernwood – Coffee Shop & Charity will be open BOTH DAYS.

Support … Read More

21 November – 23 November 2018 – East London to Queenstown & return over 3 Days.

Raising Funds for St Bernard’s Hospice:  All participants of the … Read More

14 November 2018 : St Bernard’s Hospice Gives Back in proud partnership with the Kempston Group.  Please join us for an evening of Networking, Socializing … Read More

8 September 2018 :   After being inspired by our motivational speaker, Bonnie Currin, you will have the opportunity to Network, make New Contacts and Promote … Read More

Please join us at our signature Black Tie Event at the prestigious ELICC (East London International Convention Centre) on the Beach Front on 15 June … Read More

In proud partnership with Kempston Group, our generous sponsor of this event, we successfully raised over R40 000 towards the care and support of our … Read More

19 April 2021 marks the 30th Birthday of St Bernard’s Hospice. As a Not for profit organisation, that have helped 1000s of patients and families … Read More

Reflections on the IMPACT of the unseen enemy on the NPO Frontline
On the 11th of February, I welcomed our supporters to the new year and … Read More

Welcome to 2020. I pray the start of the year has been kind to you.
In reality, you, and most of our society, probably started the … Read More

It’s a wrap ? Where did the time go !
It is with a heart full of gratitude, and a rather tired mind, that I write … Read More

NHI & BEYOND …
Thank you for your interest in St Bernard’s Hospice and the work that we do. It is hard to believe that we … Read More

For-Profit vs Non-Profit : The Debate Continues.
Want non-profits to act more like businesses? Then treat us like businesses.
It has been a buzz phrase for longer … Read More

It is our pleasure to end 2018 with a sense of gratefulness of the support St Bernard’s Hospice received from our local Buffalo City Community, … Read More

The third quarter of the year included our Annual General Meeting held Monday 17 September. Although we wish to see the number of stakeholders attending … Read More

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines palliative are as an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems … Read More

Blink. Lo and behold, the first quarter of 2018 lies behind us and it feels as if 1 January was only yesterday. St Bernard’s Hospice … Read More

Living and growing up in the same community where you end up becoming a St Bernard’s Hospice Social Auxiliary worker like Pumla Qoza  and  Mkiswa … Read More

When the news of the pandemic, Coronavirus disease Covid-19 (Covid-19), broke in China, the department of health put out a training guideline on the 02/03/2020.  … Read More

Access to healthcare is not available to all humans on our planet, especially so to many South African where our People living in remote parts … Read More

TB is spread from person to person through the air. When people with lung TB cough, sneeze or spit, they propel the TB germs into … Read More

South Africa: 78% increase in cancer by 2030
One in five South Africans will develop cancer in their lifetime, and the number is growing every year.
This … Read More

1 December
World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on the 1st of December and is an opportunity for every community to unite in the fight … Read More

The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing and it is one of the most common cancers among women in this country. … Read More

Testicular self-examination is an easy way to check your own testicles to make sure there aren’t any unusual lumps or bumps — which can be … Read More

NHI & BEYOND …
Thank you for your interest in St Bernard’s Hospice and the work that we do. It is hard to believe that we … Read More

“Angels among us at St Bernard’s Hospice.”
 
It takes an extraordinarily special person to do the work that those on the frontline of St Bernard’s Hospice … Read More

Morphine:
Your questions and fears answered and hopefully make you feel more comfortable with Morphine.
Your doctor has prescribed an oral morphine preparation to control & manage … Read More

First, it’s very important to understand exactly what palliative care is.
Palliative care (pronounced pal-lee-uh-tiv) is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It provides relief … Read More

YOU, are a bridge. It’s true. Or at least it is a good analogy.

When you are healthy, you can handle anything. Cars, Trucks, Trains, all … Read More

It is usually only when you have experienced or witnessed the CARE and SUPPORT from our dedicated Qualified Nursing Staff & trained Carers that you … Read More

We are Mortal. We’re born, we live, we make our mark and, when it’s time, we die.
Though the time and circumstances are particular to each … Read More

Palliative Care for Breast Cancer !

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For those with breast cancer, it’s vital to understand the full range of care … Read More

Every morning our patients are Categorized to be visited with regards to their pain management and symptom control needs.  There are namely three categories of … Read More

St Bernard’s Hospice gives back : Liyakhanya Day Care Centre

Situated in Ducats North, East London, Eastern Cape, Liyakhanya Day Care Centre is a safe haven for … Read More

SERVING the East London Community for over 27 years, offering Home Based Palliative Care to members in our Community who are suffering from debilitating illnesses. … Read More

PATIENT PAMPER DAY : A day of loving & heart-warming service to our patients
Patient Pamper Day at St Bernard’s Hospice  is a FREE day … Read More

STBH Staff experiencing TB Patients Daily Challenges
Despite being a curable disease, tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem.  In nearly all cases, TB Patients … Read More

Hope became an Orphan at the tender age of 9 in 2013. Initially living with her grandmother who was also taking care of her older … Read More

For Women’s Month, St Bernard’s Hospice Staff decided to come to work dressed in traditional wear.  With all their stunning clothing and vibrant colours, it … Read More

19 April 2021 marks the 30th Birthday of St Bernard’s Hospice. As a Not for profit organisation, that have helped 1000s of patients and families … Read More

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Hospice Hero Monthly Debit Order Form 08 April 2021
 

Hospice gives back – take part in this annual event and stand a chance of being  R25000 richer just before Christmas.  Buy a ticket for … Read More

St Bernard’s Hospice has had a REALLY tough year with the cancellation of our community based events due to Covid 19.
Events are not only there … Read More

Without the generous funding from local and international funders the purchase of our new Nursing Department Vehicle would not have been possible.  This VW Polo … Read More

When the news of the pandemic, Coronavirus disease Covid-19 (Covid-19), broke in China, the department of health put out a training guideline on the 02/03/2020.  … Read More

 
Resources relevant to Palliative Care and COVID-19
The International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) has compiled this list of resources relevant to palliative care … Read More

Charity gives you the feel good factor.
It feels good for the soul to raise money or other donations for a deserving cause. We all want … Read More

A group of ENTHUSIASTIC HOSPICE SUPPORTERS have come up with an exciting new event in which we can all participate.

 
The coronavirus Pandemic has caused an … Read More

The 2019 Pedal For a Purpose was our 11th Cycle Challenge which we gratefully report ran smoothly again this year. Cyclists that took part are … Read More

And the winner is LEIGH OBEREM! Her number was the (lucky) last number drawn out of 130 in our 25 000 draw, where we like … Read More

A learner asked;  “Why do you do the Copper Drive every single year?
I replied,
“Simply to help raise much needed funding for our unique model of … Read More

CELEBRATING NEW PARTNERSHIPS
Photo:
From left to right we have:
Dudu Nzuza (Community Grants Program Assistant EC);
Melissa Knox (Hospice CEO);
Dawn Schmidt (Hospice Corporate Liaison);
Sherry Sykes (U.S. Consul General … Read More

Wow.  The first ever Spring Pop – Up Market to take place at our Charity Shop was a huge success and tremendous fun.
It certainly was … Read More

There was great excitement when we received an email from Janet Deetlefs informing us that St Bernard’s Hospice had once again been chosen as the … Read More

Archives of Newsletters for 2019 :  We value your support and your input, so please email your comments and suggestions to the Editor : Marchel … Read More

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who made this evening possible and to our delight and surprise,  the lucky winner of the R25000,  Neil … Read More

Wow,  What an INCREDIBLE afternoon and a big THANK YOU to all those who attended, sponsored prizes,  assisted with the planning and were involved in … Read More

Showcasing our very own garden at the Charity Shop – 44 St Marks Road, Southernwood and privileged to be nominated as beneficiary of another garden,  22 Oakhill, … Read More

The St Bernard’s Hospice 3 Day Cycle Challenge was launched 10 years ago to help raise awareness of the Palliative Care services St Bernard’s Hospice … Read More

I made the CHOICE to join the Not for Profit Sector.

Nonprofit Organizations are essential to our quality of life not only because of the valuable programs … Read More

Be brave, be bold and be part of our team! You have nothing to lose but lots to gain!

Volunteers required for  :
CHARITY SHOP | RECEPTION … Read More

 2018 ANNUAL SCHOOLS COPPER DRIVE
This year’s annual Schools Copper Drive was once again well supported with twenty-two schools participating with the aim of filling 5 … Read More

The Copper Drive is run yearly in the second school term to collect much needed funds for our Cancer patient’s as we receive no funding … Read More