A Fresh Coat of Hope

Sensitively renovated to provide a nurturing environment, the Batho Pele Clinic at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto was recently upgraded through a powerful partnership. Leading coatings company Plascon, together with Plascon preferred paint applicator Pivot Painting and Renovation Solutions, collaborated with the Dis-Chem Foundation, a community-care organisation, and multinational cosmetics concern The Estée Lauder Companies, to bring a fresh coat of paint, new chairs and furniture, and an inspirational mural to the breast cancer clinic. The project, which was led by Dr Nivashini Murugan, Breast Surgeon, Clinical Head of Unit, at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, aims to create a more pleasant and uplifting environment for both oncology patients and staff. 

The initiative reflects a commonly held commitment to community support on the part of the brands involved, who are joined by their desire to make an impactful difference in facilities and environments that need them most. ‘Plascon and its esteemed partners share a commitment to social responsibility and community upliftment,’ says Plascon’s Head of Marketing Leslie Frank. ‘This initiative underscores our dedication to social responsibility and our belief in the power of collaboration to create positive change. We thank our partners for sharing a similar vision and making it happen.’

Shaun Megannon, Managing Director of Pivot Painting and Renovations Solutions, noted that this project was close to their heart. ‘We readily support community and development programmes that allow us an opportunity to make meaningful changes and contribute towards the upliftment of communities,’ he said.

Plascon is not only enhancing the physical environment but also offering hope and support to patients and staff. ‘At Plascon, we believe that a splash of colour can transform lives, and through this project we’re painting a brighter, more hopeful future for those battling breast cancer,’ says Frank.

Chris Hani Baragwanath is the largest hospital in Africa and the third largest in the world. The Batho Pele Clinic renovation will touch the lives of hundreds of patients who visit this space annually for treatment, helping Dr Murugan and her team to provide an environment that uplifts in challenging circumstances. 

The formal unveiling event, held on 5 March to celebrate the newly refurbished space, was attended by Dr Muragan and her team, as well as representatives from Plascon, the Dis-Chem Foundation, Pivot Painting and Renovations Solutions and The Estée Lauder Companies.

For more information please visit www.plascon.co.za.