Andrea Whatman
Founder
Andrea a survivor of chidhood cancer together with Dr. Mupanamunda founded the organisation called Children’s Cancer Relief, now known as KidzCan Zimbabwe, since 2003. She is very driven and passionate about helping children with cancer.
Daniel Mckenzie
Executive Director
Renowned Broadcaster with more than 30 years’ experience in Mass Communication. Well-travelled and excellent diplomat. He holds a Diploma in Mass Communication, Diploma in Philosophy.
David Mills
Board Chairman
Zimbabwean born Dave holds a BA,Dip Ed and an MBL. He was invited to join KidzCan, an already successful entity in 2009 when it was registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation. He believes the founding principles of providing a loving and safe environment for children with cancer remains pivotal whilst prioritising outreach and early detections efforts as a means of improving the survival rate.
Vinita Goyell
Board Member
5 years consulting experience across widely diverse industries. I have extensive experience in Full Value Procurement, IT Strategy development, Business process reengineering and IT implementations. Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) in Financial Accounting, Costing & Income Tax, Auditing. Master’s in Business Administration and an (MBA) in General Management.
Unaiswi Nyikadzino
Board member
18 years’ experience in the fields of Strategic Business Management, Marketing and Public Relations, most of which was gained within the FMCG sector. Started off my career with British American Tobacco and thereafter, founded an event management company before joining Schweppes as Marketing Services Manager in 2004. I later moved to African Sun Limited where I held the position of Group Marketing Manager. I rejoined Schweppes in 2011 to set up the Marketing department, leading to my current position. Master’s in Business Leadership with UNISA. I serve on the boards of three non-profit organizations –Marketers Association of Zimbabwe, Kidzcan Zimbabwe, African Leadership and Management Academy as well as Kuumba Foundation Trust
Gary Cross
Board member
2nd generation Zimbabwean; born and schooled in Harare, finished A levels in Bulawayo. Played hockey for Zimbabwe. Trained as a CIS and worked for Hunyani Holdings. Started as a youth pastor at Northside Community church a position he held for 6 years. He is currently the senior pastor at the same church. I was part of Pari Volunteers which was a ministry of the church started by Mrs. Andrea Whatman.
Rob Maunsell
Board member
Born and schooled in Harare at St Georges. B. Business Sc at UCT. Trained as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte in Cape Town. Worked in Audit for Deloitte from 1975 to 2000, in South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe, reaching the level of audit partner in Zimbabwe. Joined a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed company, Delta Corporation Limited, as Group Treasurer and then Financial Director, before retiring in 2010.
Jacob Mukamba
Board member
Born in Mutare, Jacob is a passionate accountant with various Board sittings in the development sector. He brings a wealth of experience in compliance, cost management and innovation in this dynamic environment. Father of three and dedicated to see the containment and fight against cancer.
Some Things About Kidzcan
Although KidzCan was formally registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) in 2009, the organisation had directly evolved from volunteer work over 15 years prior to that. Some 15 years ago, a group of concerned volunteers initiated weekly visits to the children’s wards of Parirenyatwa Hospital to play with the children and distribute some donated toys, sweets or basic luxuries to the children in hospital. In 1998 Andrea Whatman took over the co-ordination of this small volunteer group, a position she held until April 2014.
In 2002, Dr. Orphard Mupanemunda (the only paediatric oncologist in Zimbabwe by then) and Andrea received a fully funded fellowship to St Judes Children’s Hospital in Memphis, USA. On their return, Dr. Mupanemunda and Andrea committed to forming an organisation called Children’s Cancer Relief, now known as KidzCan, which has worked as such since 2003.