“You have changed my life and given me more time with my daughter. For that, I cannot thank you enough.” These are the heartfelt words shared by a young mom and wife who has managed to overcome a hellish battle with breast cancer.
Franschhoek, South Africa (02 June 2025) – Few things compare to the relief of hearing the news of a loved one who has faced a severe health battle. Come out on the other side, well and safely, on the road to recovery. It’s the long-awaited moment that unburdens an anxious heart and brings uncontainable tears of joy.
You may remember the story we shared last month about how a newlywed and first-time mom, Eldorét Visser, who was bravely facing stage 2 cancer and received financial support to help cover her oncoplastic surgery from 85 kind donors on BackaBuddy.
Eldorét’s medical aid covered only 15% of the cost of the surgery she needed. In desperation, a friend named Chantelle White encouraged her to launch the crowdfunding campaign that changed everything.
In a heartwarming development of this brave mom and wife’s journey, thanks to the generosity of those who supported her in her hour of need, Eldorét has beaten breast cancer!
“I was too proud to ask for help. But Chantelle said, ‘You’ll be supported.’ And she was right. I wept with every notification. The funds enabled me to pay my surgeon and go for surgery. I was blown away,” she tells BackaBuddy.
The surgery, a nine-to-12-hour oncoplastic procedure, was performed on the 5th of May.
“I was incredibly anxious leading up to it. They removed the tumour, drained lymph nodes, harvested fat cells from my abdomen, and reconstructed my breasts. I spent three days in the ICU battling nausea, low blood pressure, and fainting spells. But I pulled through.”
According to BackaBuddy, Eldorét was discharged on day six. Movement remained restricted, and she could no longer lift her daughter Olivia or drive. Her parents stayed to help with school runs and house chores.
On the 21st of May, doctors confirmed that all her wounds were healing well and that there was evidence of cancer.
“I’m well on the road to recovery.”
Eldorét’s heart goes out to all who contributed to her life-saving surgery.
“Thank you seems like such an insignificant word to express my gratitude, you have changed my life and given me more time with my daughter. For that, I cannot thank you enough.”
The young mom and wedding coordinator now hopes to use her experience to raise awareness around breast health.
“God carried me through this. I can’t wait to see what the future holds. I want my story to bring hope to others who are still fighting.”
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