Cancer organisation holds a sunset get-together
The Devon Vergn Foundation has been helping cancer patients since 2006.
The Devon Vergne Foundation (DVF) recently held a social outreach event for its supporting partners at the Moonshot Café in Waterfkloof Glen. DVF is a non-profit organisation which began in 2006 when Seonaid Kelly and Vernon Vergne lost their son, Devon, to nephroblastoma (cancer of the kidneys) after he was born in 2000. Since then, DVF has been a driving force for providing support for children and parents dealing with cancer. DVF creates spaces for paediatric oncology units in public hospitals that foster a positive mindset among children and caregivers. Devon’s Playlands or playrooms have featured in hospitals such as the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Frere Hospital (East London), Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.