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A patient-led non-profit helping South Africans access bariatric surgery funding, education, and support.

We break the stigma, improve access to evidence-based care, and build a community of patients, families, and professionals.

22/02/2026

What happens after a referral?

After you refer someone, they will have the chance to learn more about obesity as a chronic disease and the full range of treatment options; be assessed by a medical team, if they choose, to see whether lifestyle, medical or surgical treatment is appropriate; and, if they apply to the Obesity Community Fund, have their application reviewed against our medical and financial criteria. Knowing what to expect often reduces fear. Share this post with someone who needs clarity and hope.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

18/02/2026

How to refer someone.

If someone you love is ready for help, you can: share our website and social media channels so they can learn in their own time; invite them to attend an online information session or webinar with you; or suggest they consider an assessment at our partnered Obesity Health Centre or read about joining the Obesity Community Fund. Always keep the choice with them. Your role is to open doors, not push them through.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

14/02/2026

Starting a caring conversation.

If you are worried about someone’s weight and health, the conversation can feel scary. Start with care: ask if you may share your concern, listen more than you speak, and remember that obesity is a disease – not a lack of willpower. You are not there to diagnose or judge. You are there to support and offer options. In the next posts, we will share practical ways to refer someone for help.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

10/02/2026

How to become an advocacy member.

You can become an advocacy member today:
1) Follow our social media channels and sign up for our newsletter.
2) Add your name to our advocacy list so we can invite you to sign memorandums and participate in research.
3) Commit to sharing at least one piece of accurate information about obesity with your network each month.

Comment “Advocacy” or visit our website for the sign-up link – and lend your voice to a fairer system.
www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

06/02/2026

What advocacy members do?

Advocacy members are the heartbeat of our movement. They share accurate, respectful information about obesity and treatment options; sign petitions and memorandums to medical schemes, hospitals and policymakers; and show up for webinars, surveys and research to strengthen the evidence base. If you have a voice, you have power. Advocacy membership is how you use it.

02/02/2026

Two kinds of members.

There are two main ways to be part of the Obesity Community Fund: clinical members, who live with obesity, join the fund and may apply for supported surgery; and advocacy members, who may or may not live with obesity but are committed to raising their voice, sharing information and supporting policy change. Not everyone needs surgery. Everyone can support change. In the next posts we explain what advocacy members do and how to join.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

31/01/2026

Why this fund, specifically?

The Obesity Community Fund is rooted in a high-volume bariatric centre and guided by people who understand this disease from the inside. We do not only sponsor surgeries; we also invest in education, training and advocacy so future patients will find it easier to access care. Your money goes into a transparent, structured non-profit model with a clear mission: make safe, evidence-based obesity treatment more accessible in South Africa. If this matters to you, we would be honoured to be your charity of choice.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

29/01/2026

Evidence that surgery works.

Bariatric surgery is one of the most studied treatments in modern medicine. For many people with severe obesity, it offers far better long-term results than lifestyle changes alone. It can improve or even reverse conditions like type 2 diabetes, sleep apnoea and hypertension – and extend both lifespan and quality of life. When you give to OCF, you are funding treatment with real, measurable impact.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

27/01/2026

Collective impact.

A single person may not be able to pay for bariatric surgery. But when hundreds of people give what they can, month after month, we can fund multiple surgeries and surround patients with proper follow-up care. That is the power of a community fund. Join our circle of donors today – your contribution, however small, is part of someone’s second chance at health.

Contribute today. Visit our website: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

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23/01/2026

The treatment gap.

Obesity is one of the fastest-growing health challenges in South Africa. Yet only a tiny fraction of people living with severe obesity will ever access bariatric surgery, even when it is the best medical option. Most people simply cannot afford it or do not meet strict funding criteria. The Obesity Community Fund exists to close this gap. That is why your support matters.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

21/01/2026

What your donation funds.

Where does your donation go? To fund bariatric surgery for carefully selected patients; to train healthcare workers in safe, modern bariatric care; and to support research and advocacy that make treatment more affordable in the long term. You are not just helping one person – you are helping to change a system. If you or your company want to make an impact in obesity care, this is a direct way to do it.

For more information visit our website: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

19/01/2026

Ways to give.

You do not have to be a member to support the Obesity Community Fund. You can: make a once-off donation of any amount; become a monthly debit order supporter; or partner with us as part of your company’s CSI or wellness strategy. Every rand helps us fund more surgeries, more education and more advocacy. Contact us at to set up the option that works for you.

Visit our website for more information: www.obesitycommunityfund.co.za

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