Catch-up Surgeries

Jul 221 min read

In the Media | Project Flamingo X Mandela Day

Project Flamingo's record attempt of 35 surgeries in a single day for #MandelaDay was unprecedented in South Africa.

Jul 33 min read

Mandela Day: Project Flamingo Aims for 30 Surgeries in One Day

Project Flamingo attempts a new record: 30 Breast Cancer Surgeries in a Single Day on Saturday 13 July 2024.

Aug 22, 20232 min read

In their own words: Tygerberg patients share their stories

Tygerberg Hospital and Project Flamingo catch-up surgery provided hope to 14 women living with breast cancer.

Aug 12, 20231 min read

25 life-saving surgeries by NGO following delays due to taxi violence

Recent taxi strikes shook the City of Cape Town, and also its health care system. The tremendous upheaval had many consequences - one,...

Jul 20, 20231 min read

In Pictures: Mandela Day at Livingstone Hospital

Project Flamingo's historic Mandela Day effort took place on Saturday 15 July 2023. A new record was set by the Project Flamingo teams....

Jul 20, 20231 min read

In Pictures: Mandela Day at George Hospital

Project Flamingo's historic Mandela Day effort took place at four hospitals across the country. On Saturday 15 July 2023, a new record...

Jul 10, 20231 min read

Project Flamingo is back at Tygerberg Hospital

The Flamingo Team is back in full swing at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town. As a lead-up to our epic Mandela Day record-setting effort,...

Jul 3, 20231 min read

Catch-up surgeries at Cecilia Makiwane celebrate 1 year.

It's been one year since Project Flamingo launched catch-up surgery lists at Cecilia Makiwane Hospital in East London.

Jun 15, 20231 min read

Photos | Behind the scenes at Livingstone Hospital

A lot goes into a catch-up list day. From the dedicated medical staff to the many volunteers working behind the scenes to make it happen.