Hot Cares Christmas is back – help us make a difference!

Sometimes, the greatest Christmas gift isn’t something wrapped under a tree. It’s the chance to change lives forever.

Every year, HOT 102.7FM and Hot Cares bring the magic of Christmas to life by helping people and organisations facing extraordinary challenges.

Hot Cares Christmas is one of our most special initiatives, giving listeners the opportunity to nominate deserving individuals, families and institutions that could benefit from meaningful, lasting assistance.

We’re looking for stories of courage, resilience and hope. Perhaps it’s a family facing overwhelming medical expenses, a young person whose education hangs in the balance, or a community organisation working tirelessly to help others despite limited resources.

And if previous years have taught us anything, it’s that a little kindness can lead to extraordinary things.

We’ve helped restore hearing and sight, provided life-changing surgeries, supported aspiring students and equipped organisations to continue their invaluable work.

In 2025, Hot Cares helped Jackson access hip surgery after 18 years of pain, while young Precious received assistance with hearing aids. These are just two of the remarkable stories that remind us why Hot Cares Christmas matters.

Now, we’re looking for the next stories that deserve to be heard.

How to submit a nomination

If you know an individual, family or institution that could benefit from life-changing assistance, email christmas@hot1027.co.za with their details, your contact information and a clear explanation of their circumstances and what help they need.

Please note: You cannot nominate yourself. Nominations must be submitted on behalf of someone else or a deserving organisation.

And where possible, keep your nomination a secret! Some of the most magical moments happen when recipients discover that someone cared enough to put their name forward.

❤️ See the difference we’ve made in previous years: Explore our Hot Cares Christmas stories.

Together, let’s make Christmas 2026 unforgettable.