LottoStar’s Fortune Frenzy competition has proudly donated R697,000 to Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels (GMA) for a life-changing laser machine to treat burnt young patients at the Nelson Mandela Hospital.

Broadcasting live from the hospital in Parktown, Johannesburg, the GMA team had been calling on listeners to help raise R1,4 Million for this cutting-edge laser treatment machine – one that offers hope, healing and a chance at a better future for children suffering from severe burn wounds.

In South Africa, 256 children sustain burn injuries every day, many in the safety of their own homes. Their delicate skin makes these wounds more traumatic and harder to treat. The specialised laser machine will help reduce long-term scarring and ease recovery for countless young patients.

With R121,000 already raised by compassionate listeners, LottoStar’s generous contribution closed the gap, delivering the remaining R697,000 needed to meet the goal. The amount contributed forms part of the money raised through our Fortune Frenzy competition.

“Thanks to the support of our players, we are proud to donate the remaining R697,000 needed,” said Maria Pavli, Head of Marketing at LottoStar. “We believe every child deserves access to the best possible care.”

The target was met before 8 AM, a powerful reminder to what can happen when communities come together with love and purpose.

But the giving hasn’t stopped.

Additional donations coming in through GMA will now go toward:

• Medical supplies
• Expanded treatment support
• And potentially, a second laser machine to help even more children

This act of kindness reminds us that healing isn't just about medicine, it's about people showing up for one another.

With your support, a total of R1,024,000 was raised for GMA in our Fortune Frenzy competition with Jacaranda FM.

Our lucky players won a total of R782,500 and Jacqueline Swart walked away with the R1 Million Grand Prize in the finale – proof that giving and receiving can go hand in hand.

Thank you for entering, registering and betting!

Together, we are making miracles happen and transforming young lives across South Africa.