Building the fund to bridge public delays and unaffordable private care.
CJ Memorial Eye Foundation is raising donor support to create a responsible pathway for cataract and cornea surgeries for people who cannot afford private care.
Every gift helps build the Foundation’s ability to support clinically reviewed cases when funding becomes available.
Treatable vision loss should not be a life sentence.
Many people live with treatable visual impairment while public hospitals remain under pressure and private care remains unaffordable. CJ Memorial Eye Foundation exists to help close that gap through donor-funded support.
The Need
Patients may wait, suffer or lose independence because they cannot afford specialist private eye care.
The Opportunity
Donor support can help create access to sight-restoring care for future approved patient cases.
The Approach
The Foundation aims to work responsibly through clinical review, donor funding and trusted healthcare partners.
We are building the support fund first.
The Foundation is currently focused on raising donations before opening full patient funding. This protects the integrity of the programme and avoids overpromising support before resources are available.
Once funding and partner capacity are in place, patient enquiries can be reviewed responsibly and matched to available support where possible.
Raise donor support
Build the first patient support fund through once-off donations, monthly giving and corporate or community support.
Review patient interest
Patient enquiries may be considered based on clinical need, available funds and partner capacity.
Work through trusted partners
The long-term goal is to arrange support through certified ophthalmologists and accredited private hospitals.
Your donation helps build a real pathway to care.
Donor funding will help the Foundation move from awareness-building into practical patient support as resources become available.
Hospital Access
Support for future approved treatment through accredited private hospitals as funding allows.
Specialist Care
Clinical review and treatment guidance by qualified eye-care professionals and specialists.
Surgery Pathway
Funding support towards cataract and cornea surgery for future clinically approved cases.
Follow-Up Care
Post-operative follow-up support to help patients recover safely and protect outcomes.
How support will work once funding is available.
The future support process will be clear, clinically guided and patient-centred. Patient support is not guaranteed and will depend on donations received, clinical review and partner availability.
Enquiry
Patient enquiry or referral is received for future consideration.
Review
Clinical need and basic eligibility are reviewed when resources allow.
Funding
Available donor funding is matched to approved cases where possible.
Surgery
Surgery is arranged through approved partners as capacity allows.
Follow-Up
Post-operative care supports recovery and lasting outcomes.
Built on responsible support.
The Foundation is committed to raising and using donor support responsibly. Patient assistance will be guided by available funding, clinical review and partner capacity.
The Foundation is supported by Leon Pillay & Associates Attorneys, Umhlanga Ridge.
Patient support is not yet fully open.
The Foundation is currently building its donation base. Patient enquiries may be submitted for future consideration, but they do not guarantee funding, surgery or a confirmed treatment date.
Patient Interest EnquiryHelp build the sight-restoration fund.
Your donation helps move CJ Memorial Eye Foundation closer to funding clinically reviewed cataract and cornea surgery cases for people who cannot afford private care.
Current fundraising priority
The Foundation is raising funds first so future patient support can be handled responsibly and transparently.