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Wings and Wishes is dedicated to transporting critically ill children to receive life saving medical treatment. www.wingsandwishes.org

05/11/2026

14 Years. 106 Trips. One Extraordinary Journey of Hope.

At our 20th birthday celebration, we were honoured to welcome Cassidy and her mom, Chantal, who joined us to share their incredible journey towards a healthy tomorrow.
In 2010, little Cassidy was just four months old when she first travelled with Wings & Wishes to Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town for assessments relating to a rare liver disease.

By 2019, after 38 flights with Wings & Wishes, Cassidy was placed on the liver transplant waiting list and began travelling to Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre for the extensive assessments required before her transplant.

Then, in 2022, came the miracle they had been hoping and praying for. Cassidy received the precious gift of life when her own mom, Chantal, became her liver donor. That life-changing journey marked Cassidy's 48th trip with Wings & Wishes.

Today, we are incredibly grateful to share that Cassidy is healthy and doing wonderfully well!

Over 14 years, Cassidy and her family have completed an extraordinary 106 trips with the support of Wings & Wishes.

Behind every trip is a family holding on to hope, a child fighting for a healthier tomorrow, and a network of partners and donors who make these journeys possible.

Cassidy's story is a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do. It is about more than transport. It is about connecting children to life-saving medical care, creating opportunities for miracles and being part of journeys that change lives.

Thank you, Cassidy and Chantal, for sharing your story with us and reminding us that hope truly is worth travelling for.

20 years of Wings & Wishes. Thousands of journeys. Countless stories of hope

03/11/2026

Travelling to a big city for the very first time can be an overwhelming experience. Imagine how much more daunting it must be when the adult accompanying you is hearing impaired.

Thankfully, Balungile and his caregiver were not alone on this journey. Our wonderful Journey Angel was there to assist them at the airport, making sure they felt supported and comfortable every step of the way. And once on board, FlySafair took special care of them during their flight.

Balungile has a heart condition and is travelling to Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town for surgery.

For us, it's about so much more than arranging a flight or booking a ticket. It's about making sure that every child and caregiver feels safe, supported and cared for, especially when facing an unfamiliar and often frightening journey.

A big thank you to our Journey Angels and FlySafair for being part of this journey of hope.

Together, we are making sure that no child misses out on life-saving medical care.

03/11/2026

Dear Wings and Wishes Team,

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible assistance you have provided to my family. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to travel from Kimberley to Pretoria for my daughter's bone marrow transplant, and have a place to stay before her admission, a journey that would have been a hassle without your support.

We would also like to commend the bus staff, who were friendly and professional throughout, and who drove us safely to our destination. Knowing we were in good hands brought us great comfort during such a difficult time.

Your kindness has made a real difference in our lives, and we are deeply grateful. Thank you for everything you do.

02/11/2026

October – 49 children, 157 journeys, countless stories of hope.

During October, Wings & Wishes was the bridge connecting 49 children to the expert medical care they desperately needed.

Behind every journey was a different story:
- Some children travelled to receive a
diagnosis.
- Others travelled to begin life-saving
treatment.
- Some were finally making their way
Home after lengthy hospital stays.
- And others travelled for their regular
monthly specialist appointments and
ongoing treatment.

Every journey is different, but each one carries hope – hope for answers, hope for healing and hope for a healthier future.

We are privileged to be part of these journeys, taking away the worry and financial burden of travel so that families can focus on what matters most: their children.

To our donors, sponsors and travel partners – thank you for being the bridge that makes these journeys possible.

Together, we keep hope in motion, one journey at a time.

30/10/2026

20 Years of Wings & Wishes – Celebrating Two Decades of Hope in Motion!

What a special evening it was!

On Tuesday evening, we celebrated 20 years of Wings & Wishes with an intimate gathering of 60 guests at the beautiful Lemon Tree.

Every person, every company and every organisation in that room has played a part in our journey over the past two decades. Together, you have helped us turn miles into moments of hope and make specialist medical care accessible to children who need it most.

One of the highlights of the evening was hearing the incredibly moving stories of hope, courage and gratitude shared by Rushane, Cassidy and their families. Their journeys are a powerful reminder of why Wings & Wishes exists and the difference every single trip can make.

We also had the privilege of giving special recognition to three of our major travel partners, whose ongoing commitment has helped keep hope in motion: FlySafair, HERTZ and Intercape. Thank you for believing in our mission and walking this journey with us.

To everyone who has been part of our story – our donors, sponsors, partners, trustees, volunteers, medical professionals and supporters – thank you. Wings & Wishes would not be where it is today without you.

20 years. Thousands of journeys. Countless lives touched.

And this is only the beginning.

Here's to the next 20 years of hope in motion!

28/10/2026

Chevon and her mom are delighted to be returning home today after spending almost a month at Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town.

During their stay, Chevon underwent surgery and received important training on how to manage her dialysis. It has been a long and challenging journey, and we are so happy that they can finally head home for some much-needed time together.

Enjoy every moment at home, Chevon! We will be thinking of you as you prepare for the next step in your journey. On 20 November, you and your mom will return to Cape Town to continue your treatment.

At Wings & Wishes, we are honoured to be part of Chevon’s journey towards better health and a brighter future.

Thank you to our incredible travel partners and supporters who make these journeys possible. Together, we are helping children access the specialist medical care they need, no matter how far from home it may be.

28/10/2026

Yesterday marked the beginning of two important journeys towards better health and a better quality of life.

Ovezuthando travelled to Red Cross Children’s Hospital to begin the workup for his stem cell transplant planned for December.

Inani also travelled to Red Cross Children’s Hospital to receive specialised care and ongoing management of his medical condition.

For these two young boys and their families, these journeys represent hope, courage and the possibility of a brighter future.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible travel partners, FlySafair, EZ Shuttles and Intercape, for helping us get these little warriors where they need to be.

And to our wonderful Journey Angels, thank you for being there at departure, spreading love, sharing smiles and making sure these families feel supported as they begin their journeys.

At Wings & Wishes, we believe that every child deserves access to the medical care they need, regardless of where they live.

Together, we keep hope in motion.

26/10/2026

Travelling long distances with a child with special needs can be overwhelming and stressful for families, especially when specialist medical care is only available hundreds of kilometres from home.

Jordan lives in White River, Mpumalanga, and needs to travel all the way to Cape Town to access the specialist medical care he needs.

Thanks to FlySafair, Jordan and his family can make this important journey by air, helping to make the trip as comfortable and less stressful as possible.

We are incredibly grateful to FlySafair for being our valued airline partner and helping Wings & Wishes connect children with the medical care they need, no matter how far from home they live.

Together, we are turning miles into hope!

23/10/2026

With no state PET scan facility available in East London, Alulutho is travelling to Tygerberg Hospital for a much-needed scan.

For families facing the challenges of a child’s medical journey, access to specialist care often means travelling hundreds of kilometres from home.

At Wings & Wishes, we believe that distance should never stand in the way of a child receiving the medical care they need.

A heartfelt thank you to Intercape for making this journey possible and to our wonderful Journey Angels from Port Rex Lions for being there to see Alulutho and his family off with care and encouragement.

Together, we keep hope in motion, one journey at a time.

20/10/2026

At just 9 months old, little Liphumile is already facing a big challenge. Born with a heart condition, he lives in the rural area of Chalumna and is travelling to Red Cross Children’s Hospital in Cape Town for life-changing heart surgery.

For Liphumile and his family, this journey brings hope for a healthier future. But getting to the hospital is the first important step in his journey to healing.

A heartfelt thank you to Intercape, our valued road travel partner, for helping Liphumile and his mom travel safely to Cape Town. Your support helps ensure that distance does not stand in the way of a child receiving the specialist medical care they desperately need.

At Wings & Wishes, we believe every child deserves a chance at a healthier future. Together, we are keeping hope in motion!

Address

14 Willem Olckers Street, Despatch
Port Elizabeth
6220

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:30
Friday	08:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+27784946404

Website

http://www.wingsandwishes.org/

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