“I am a fighter as many of you have reminded me,” said a brave Alison Botha in the first update she has personally shared following her brain surgery; a situation angels across the country have united to see her through! Here’s her update:
Cape Town, South Africa (01 November 2024) — Alison Botha has reminded South Africa what a fighter she is following a brain aneurysm and her subsequent brain surgery.
In the first personal update she has shared regarding the medical matter, Alison took the time to update South Africa on where she’s at; largely thanks to the support of angels across the country who were determined to return the hope Alison has imparted on so many of us by virtue of her spectacular strength.
For those who missed the story, Alison suffered a brain aneurysm in late September where bleeding on her brain ensued. She underwent surgery to stop the haemorrhage and underwent brain surgery to help with the fluid that had built up.
It was a lengthy period of her being in and out of consciousness; leaving Alison reliant on support to pull her through considering that she was hardly in any position to fundraise for the medical bills herself.
Alison’s legal team were the first to step up; setting up a trust fund for Alison. Soon, South Africans everywhere caught wind of the effort and wasted no time in pouring in support.
From individuals to incredible organisations like the Angel Network, South Africa was firmly behind Alison—a woman who many consider the epitome of courage, strength, and living proof that you can not only survive the unsurvivable, but help others do the same.
In her update, Alison spoke to her recovery and shared that she has been given the green light for rehabilitation! Here’s what she said, as transcribed by those close to her:
Hi, this is Alison.
It’s been a while 🙂 After a month, I am able to personally update you on my recovery this far.
I am still in hospital and starting the long journey of rehabilitation. I have been assessed by the doctors and physio therapists and have been informed that I can soon be transferred to a specialist rehabilitation centre, because of the generosity of so many selfless people. Thank you.
I can use my right arm, but unfortunately cannot sit up independently, stand or walk.
At least my sight has improved! My only brother Neale has been reduced from 9 to 3 versions of him.
I hope you approve of my new haircut, courtesy of Neale and my legal people Hannelie and Tania (I think they should stick to their day jobs). You can all vote on that later.
I am still a bit shocked. I am still nervous, and still worried about the journey ahead, but I am a fighter as so many of you have reminded me. I have been through worse, and very determined to make a full recovery.
I am thinking about you all and ask you to continue keeping me in your thoughts.
Love Alison.
You can contribute to Alison’s BackaBuddy, here.
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