Taking the SOS out of Healthcare

To maximise the impact of your generosity, we introduce Matchers – generous individuals committed to doubling every donation made during this campaign. 

goal image

R448,581
raised
228
donation
R1,500,000
goal

With thanks to our generous matchers

Ricci Miller and Dan Taitz

(Berelo)

Herschel and Charlene Mayers

Zulman Family

in memory of the Late Judge Zulman a"h

Frank Boner

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R748

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R400

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R1,167

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R468

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R189

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R1,038

Anonymous

03/12/2024

Amount Donated
R468

Pinni Goodman

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R1,500

Gavin Isaacs

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R582

ESTHER MAIZELS

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R560
in memory of Rabbi Desmond M.

Anonymous

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R180

Anthony Glazer

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R189

Lance Schapiro

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R582

Greg Barron

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R560

Anonymous

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R468

Anonymous

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R375

shani weinstein

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R180
In memory of avraham ben Y.

Anonymous

02/12/2024

Amount Donated
R582

Chanie, Michael, Callan

01/12/2024

Amount Donated
R7,500

Daniel Rosenberg

01/12/2024

Test

Amount Donated
R189

Anonymous

01/12/2024

Amount Donated
R468

Anonymous

01/12/2024

Amount Donated
R2,332

Anonymous

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R189

Anonymous

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R550

Reuven Gralnik

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R550

Anonymous

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R209
In memory of Michoel B.

Martin Sacks

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R106
For the speedy recovery of Chaya Yael.

Anonymous

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R189
In memory of Les J.

Ari Arenstein

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R1,800
In memory of Chaim S.

Anonymous

29/11/2024

Amount Donated
R180

In an effort to help over 180 people, we have redefined our campaign goal!

The campaign has been extended to include a new bonus round! Together, let’s see just how many lives we can change!

Our new goal is set at R2.2 million – every donation, no matter the size, can make a great impact.

To maximise the impact of your generosity, we introduce Matchers – generous individuals committed to doubling every donation made during this campaign. Together, we aim to triple the power of your giving, removing the panic and stress to truly benefit our community.

Founded by Rabbi Ari Hoppenstein and Rabbi Shaun Wingrin, SOSA, a registered nonprofit organisation, is driven by a team of engineers who think outside the box to address healthcare challenges. It was first established to offer assistance to hundreds of elderly individuals (over 60s) who live outside communal care facilities. The SOSA Medical project, launched in 2020, extends support to numerous individuals in the community, covering the premiums of basic Medical Aid Hospital Plans for those in need. 

SOSA takes a holistic approach, collaborating with multiple medical aid companies and medical aid brokers to cater to unique cases. They assist with cases involving higher premiums, arrange consultations with doctors and specialists, and have been instrumental in coordinating fundraisers for critical medical cases requiring immediate treatment. Their unique kosher food assistance program supports patients in public hospitals, ensuring decent meals, transportation, and medication. The SOSA team not only acts as a valuable sounding board, providing advice and support, but also extends its assistance to expatriates, helping them manage their families and friends’ medical aids back in South Africa.

We invite you to donate and share the campaign. Your contribution can help keep individuals out of public hospitals, providing them with the dignity of private healthcare – timely treatment, when they need it. Your support ensures that when healthcare is required, it’s available, and it will make a big difference in the lives of those in dire need.

The public healthcare system faces numerous challenges, including long wait times and shortages. These issues can negatively impact individuals’ health and recovery, causing anxiety and distress.

Assisting the less fortunate with Medical Aid Hospital Plans is a priority for SOSA Medical, with a focus on the elderly and those with comorbidities. Currently, SOSA Medical helps 80 people. The campaign aims to assist an additional 100 or more individuals by the end of the year. By participating in our Bonus Round, your contribution will provide immediate hospital cover, ensuring access to timely and dignified healthcare – helping us realize our goal of aiding more than 180 people in our community.

Banking Details:

• Name: SOSA (Full name of bank account: SOS for the Aged NPC)

• Bank: First National Bank 

• Branch Name: Rosebank Code: 250 655

• Account Number: 62713804559

• Reference: NAME+PROJECT

• Proof of Payment: email accounts@SOSAmedical.org

• SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ (for international use)

• 18A Tax Certificates: email 18A@SOSA.joburg We have received an incredible response to our campaign to Take the SOS out of Healthcare in South Africa!

We recognise that during these challenging times in Israel, many donors may already be supporting several crucial causes and resources could be spread thin. However, in our ongoing commitment to aid our community, we have chosen to proceed with the campaign, as we firmly believe that extending support to an additional 100 individuals remains an important and valuable goal. Here’s to always seeking a brighter future for our community – locally, abroad, and in Israel.

Rabbi Ari Hoppenstein

Rabbi Shaun Wingrin

*18A Tax Certificates Available on Request

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Registered as SOS for the Aged NPC (S.O.S.A.)
Not for profit company no. 2017/330505/08
Registered PBO No. 930062159

Directors

R’S. Wingrin
Dr. C. Barlin
S. Gordon

Associates

R’ Ari Hoppenstein
Lionel Horwitz

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