A Kraaifontein Mother’s Fight for Life

Photo Credit: Brian Evans

As her health rapidly deteriorates, Kraaifontein’s beloved Theresa Evans is facing severe heart disease with admirable strength and resilience.

Kraaifontein, South Africa (10 June 2026) – At 55, an age when she should be slowing down and reaping the rewards of a lifetime of hard work, Theresa Evans is instead preparing for her biggest battle yet.

The Kraaifontein mother, friend, and fighter is currently facing a severe health crisis, having been diagnosed with Primary Pulmonary Heart Disease and Cor Pulmonale, chronic illnesses that profoundly affect both her heart and lungs.

“My mother has shown an inspiring amount of resilience, despite her severe health challenges,” Theresa’s son, Brian, shares with us.

“Being diagnosed with severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cor pulmonale has completely flipped her world upside down, turning basic breathing into a daily mountain to climb.”

Because of this condition, Theresa’s oxygen levels can dangerously drop from a normal range all the way down to a life-threatening 18%.

“Even while dealing with debilitating shortness of breath and the terrifying reality of drops in her oxygen levels, she manages to keep her spirit up. She has a deep love for her family, and her primary motivation right now is simply fighting to stay stable so she can spend more meaningful days with us,” Brian says.

Currently, Theresa is entirely dependent on finding a sustainable home oxygen therapy solution and navigates each day with quiet bravery, never wanting to be a burden.

Her health is deteriorating rapidly, and she desperately needs specialised medical equipment and daily care to survive and find comfort. With little to no finances left to cover rapidly mounting costs, her family has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help raise funds for the essential tools and daily survival costs Theresa requires.

These include:

A home oxygen machine (concentrator) to keep her oxygen stable.
A reliable medical blood pressure monitor for daily home tracking.
An air purifier to remove irritants from her environment so she can breathe safely.
A wheelchair to help her move around safely as her body weakens.
Covering doctor consultation fees, chronic medications, and daily nutrition/food.
Petrol allowances to safely transport her to and from Karl Bremer Hospital and her specialists.

“She is fighting for every single breath unassisted, while carrying the crushing weight of knowing she faces immediate eviction because her chronic illness has left her with no income or medical aid.”

To help Theresa breathe and overcome this battle, donate here.