Charity is not a privilege, it's an obligation at LottoStar

News24

2 days ago

At LottoStar, they go beyond life-changing wins after betting on sports games – they believe in making a real difference. Their greatest victories are the ones that uplift lives, restore dignity and ignite hope across their communities.
With LottoStar's purpose-driven campaigns and heartfelt initiatives, they've been able to uplift communities and support vital causes across the country. Whether in partnership with leading radio stations or through their dedicated foundation, The Star Foundation, every effort reflects their mission to make a difference.
Here's how your support helped them bring that mission to life over the past three months:
Save7 – when one life ends, seven more begin
Through the Money Madness competition with KFM, LottoStar bettors helped raise R1 067 500 for Save7, an organisation that is redefining the landscape of organ donation in South Africa.
Save7 doesn't just raise awareness – it transforms it into action. Through innovative initiatives like the Time Capsule, a voice note that allows individuals to leave heartfelt messages for their loved ones about their wishes to be donors, Save7 humanizes the donor journey and gives families peace of mind.
The funds raised went towards the LifePod, a dedicated ICU designed for organ donors. This specialised unit provides essential care in the final moments, ensuring that one life can go on to save up to seven others. Because of you, more lives will be saved, more and more futures restored.
Good Morning Angels – from compassion to cure
During LottoStar's Fortune Frenzy competition with Jacaranda FM, their bettors helped raise R1 024 000 for Good Morning Angels, a Jacaranda FM initiative that has long been a lifeline for South Africans in crisis.
From individuals facing hardship to families navigating trauma and communities in need of urgent help, Good Morning Angels has been a consistent source of relief and resilience.
R697 000 of the money raised enabled the purchase of a cutting-edge laser treatment machine for the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, offering care to young burn victims. The remaining funds are being channeled into ongoing projects supported by Good Morning Angels, continuing the cycle of care and compassion across the nation.
These stories aren't just about aid. They're about recovery, dignity, and renewed hope.
Groote Schuur hospital – emergency care without delay
One of the most urgent needs facing public hospitals in South Africa is access to emergency surgical care. In response, LottoStar donated R1,8 million to Groote Schuur Hospital's Emergency Fund for Emergency Surgery (EFES). This project addresses the hospital's overburdened emergency surgery schedule.
Many patients admitted are victims of violence, severe trauma, or road accidents. Although the hospital is deeply committed to providing urgent care, resource constraints often cause delays – delays that can cost lives.
Through LottoStar's donation, Groote Schuur will be able to run 70 additional emergency theatre lists over the next 12 months, with a focus on peak periods such as weekends and public holidays when trauma admissions surge.
The Star Foundation – built on the belief that they rise by lifting others
At the heart of all their initiatives lies The Star Foundation, LottoStar's dedicated platform for social impact. It's through this foundation that they identify urgent needs, partner with purpose-led organisations and drive measurable change across South Africa.
From healthcare and education to food security and emergency relief, The Star Foundation is guided by one principle: when they uplift others, they uplift the nation.
None of this would be possible without the support of those who bet on their site.
To their partners, bettors, and communities: thank you for believing in the power of purpose. Thank you for helping them turn bets into giving and winnings into something far more meaningful.
LottoStar – charity is a privilege, not an obligation.