AM Communications Ltd has extended a generous donation to Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation to support the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancer in Kenya. The contribution will bolster the Kenya Childhood Cancer Programme, which seeks to improve early diagnosis and access to life-saving treatment for paediatric cancer patients across the country.
The donation was officially presented at Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital in Muthaiga as part of AM Communications’ broader commitment to impactful social responsibility. The funds will help alleviate the burden of cancer on families and support the foundation’s goal of increasing treatment access for children.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, AM Communications Senior Partner Pancras Mutuma underscored the vital role of corporate partnerships in supporting healthcare causes.
“We believe that every child deserves a fighting chance,” said Mr. Mutuma. “This contribution is our way of standing with the 3,000 children who develop cancer in this country every year. The burden is often overwhelming for families, and we want to be part of the solution.”
He encouraged more stakeholders to get involved in such impactful initiatives, noting that AM Communications remains committed to projects that bring positive change to communities.
Receiving the donation, Dr. Carole Waweru, Foundation Manager at Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, thanked AM Communications and appealed for more support from corporates and well-wishers.
“We are deeply grateful to the partners who already work with us to fund this programme. In 2023 alone, we managed to diagnose and treat over 40 children at no cost to their families. With increased support, we aim to reach at least 1,000 children annually,” she said.
Dr. Waweru highlighted the importance of fundraising events such as the foundation’s annual bowling and golf tournaments, which provide opportunities for companies and individuals to support the cause.
Childhood cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents globally. In Kenya, over 3,000 new cases are reported every year, with a survival rate of only 20-30 percent, compared to around 80 percent in developed countries, according to the World Health Organization
Through partnerships like this, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation continues to expand access to critical healthcare services and give children with cancer a fighting chance at life.