The Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) has received a significant financial boost after benefiting from proceeds raised during the recently concluded Gen MK 52nd Birthday Run. The contribution is expected to strengthen efforts aimed at supporting children battling cancer and easing the challenges faced by their families throughout treatment.
The charity marathon, held on April 26, 2026, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, attracted thousands of participants from different walks of life. Organized under the inspiring theme, “Run for Charity, Run for Hope,” the event sought to raise funds for vulnerable groups, including orphaned children, babies’ homes, and disadvantaged communities across the country.
Following the successful fundraising drive, UCCF was selected among the organizations to benefit from the initiative. The foundation has become a vital source of support for children diagnosed with cancer, helping many families navigate the difficult journey of treatment and recovery.
On Friday, Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, accompanied by his wife Charlotte, officially handed over a dummy cheque worth Shs100 million to representatives of the foundation at the Special Forces Command headquarters. The gesture highlighted his commitment to supporting causes that directly impact the lives of vulnerable Ugandans.
The delegation that received the donation included leading figures from the foundation and Uganda’s pediatric oncology sector, among them Dr. Racheal Angom, Moses Echodu, Ezra Anecho, Priscilla Nambalirwa, and Elizabeth Nakamya. Their presence underscored the collaborative effort behind the organization’s mission to improve cancer care and support services for children.
Gen. Muhoozi praised the foundation for its dedication to building a future where childhood cancer no longer devastates families. He emphasized that the donation was intended to help reduce the financial and emotional burden carried by young patients and their caregivers as they undergo treatment.
During the meeting, foundation leaders also shared plans to establish a hostel near the Uganda Cancer Institute. The proposed facility would provide accommodation for children receiving treatment and their families, eliminating the need for long and exhausting journeys that often complicate recovery and access to care.
Established in 2006 and becoming fully operational in 2021, the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation has grown into a critical support network for young cancer patients. Through donor support from organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the American Cancer Society, and the University of Cambridge, the foundation continues to fund transport, meals, accommodation, awareness campaigns, and other essential services that give hope to children fighting cancer across Uganda.
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