“With Much Gratitude From a Mother, a Father a Sister and a Brother.”
Hospice. Love. Hope. The road through grief and child loss is one I wouldn’t wish on the devil himself. When Marisca collapsed on the 21st of November 2016 and was rushed by her fiancée to the Chris Barnard Emergency Rooms, my life.., well our lives changed completely. Marisca died of cancer, five months later the 8th of March 2017. For…
Sr Julia Stuurman – 25 Years of Service at Helderberg Hospice
Sr Julia Stuurman is a tall woman, not just in stature, but in grace and heart. 25 years service as a hospice and palliative care nurse is an exceptional milestone, marked by professionalism and a deep love of humanity. She says she often gets asked how she copes in this difficult environment, and her answer…
The Importance of Legacy Giving and having a Will in place
In a recent conversation on HelderbergFM, Robert de Wet (CEO) was joined by Lyndi Labuschagne (Board Member) to speak about the importance of preparing for the future and how Wills Week offers a unique opportunity to do so. Robert reflected on the role of Helderberg Hospice in helping families not only through medical and emotional…
Helderberg Hospice speaks to HelderbergFM about Celebrating 40 Years of Compassionate Care
In a recent interview with HelderbergFM, Robert de Wet (CEO) sat down with Christie Hansen to reflect on the remarkable journey of Helderberg Hospice over the past four decades. From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in palliative and hospice care in the Helderberg, Robert shared how Helderberg Hospice has always been rooted in…
Ruby Affair High Tea 2025
In a classy display of community and compassion, the Ruby Affair High Tea, hosted by Helderberg Hospice, took place at the Strand Town Hall on Sunday 25 May 2025. Celebrating their 40th anniversary with elegance and heart. The event was a resounding success, uniting the community in support of a noble cause: funding essential palliative…
Celebrating 40 Years of Compassionate Care: The Helderberg Hospice Story
From Modest Beginnings to Community Cornerstone What started in 1985 as a heartfelt mission by Sister Pat Pigeon (deeply moved by a talk from Dame Cicely Saunders) has blossomed into a pillar of care in the Helderberg region. Back then, hospice visits happened from the back of a car, with a borrowed room behind a…