Kidzcan

Husqvarna Mud Run 100% dedicated to KidzCan Zimbabwe

KidzCan seeks to serve children and families affected by cancer throughout Zimbabwe. Tbe Huqvarna Mud Run has been running since March 2013 and it’s an event 100% dedicated to KidzCan where all proceeds go to supporting KidzCan Children’s Cancer Relief.

Throughout the past 12 years the Husqvarna Mud Run has raised over a quarter million USD for KidzCan. In 2023 we raised over $55000!

Kidzcan Zimbabwe

KidzCan provides different services that include clinical care, advocacy and case management. They provide Chemotherapy drugs, blood and blood products, CT and MRI Scans, transport allowances. Under supportive services, they source and provide prosthetics, admission and discharge packs.

Additionally, Kidzcan conducts Paediatric Cancer Early Detection and Awareness Campaigns/Workshops which are currently being piloted in Mash Central. They advocate for subsidised private specialised medical/health services and promote paediatric oncology services within the public health system. Kidzcan does not only help the patients themselves but also their caregivers by providing individual and group counselling to children, parents and caregivers.

Parent support groups are conducted once a week and children receive play and learning materials. Our volunteers hold structured plays and a clown visits them every week.

Clinical Care

Kidzcan provides chemotherapy and other related drugs, blood products as well as prosthetics. They also source and pay for diagnostic services, that is, Diagnostic imaging and Laboratory tests.

Psychosocial Support

Kidzcan holds structured plays with children 4 times a week, Children are also given toys, books, candy, warm clothing and twice a week they are visited by a clown.

Fund Raising

The organisation solicits for cash and kind donations from individuals, companies, corporates, organisations, schools and churches.

Case Management

Follow up of children who miss they review dates is done weekly.

Contact information

Address: 6 Natal Road, Belgravia, Harare.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +263 242 255 739

Website: https://www.kidzcanzimbabwe.org/

Twitter: @Kidzcan_Zimbo14

Facebook: KidzCan Zimbabwe

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