South Africans help raise over R35,000 for an undocumented little girl who needs a life-changing surgery in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg, South Africa (02 November 2020) – Foreign nationals are able to get medical care in South Africa as long as they pay ahead of time. Carol’s daughter Mikayla was born with malrotation of her intestines and narrowing of her oesophagus so South Africans are raising the funds to cover a life-changing operation.
Carol needs to cover a total of R46,633 so One SMALL Act of Kindness stepped forward to help raise the money needed. They set up a BackaBuddy crowdfund and to date, have raised R 36 716.01.
Mikayla is 1-years-old and is permanently connected to a feeding tube as she is unable to eat solids or drink fluids.
“Carol and baby Mikayla aren’t SA citizens, the hospital system cannot cover the hospital fees and their bill is sitting at R46 000, which Carol needs to cover (even in increments) for them to carry on with the weekly gastroscopy and dilation procedure, in the lead up to her second and final surgery to correct the issue and give her a chance at a normal life!”
“Carol needs to pay on an ongoing basis if she cannot cover the full amount. Once paid, baby Mikayla can go for her final surgery to lead a normal life.”
Carol could only afford to pay R500 per month towards the bill which meant it would take years before Mikayla could have the surgery. Thankfully South Africans have opened their hearts and helped cover the majority of the bill.
They just need to raise the final R10,000 and Mikayla can have the surgery that will change her life. All funds will be managed by One Small Act of Kindness and paid to the hospital to cover the outstanding bill. Documentation can be shared on request.
One Small Act of Kindness was created from an idea on a Sunday night to help and assist communities and places that are missed or not assisted by other organisations. With more help and assistance from the communities, these places would be able to run a little more smoothly and assist or reach more than they are currently.
To date, they have helped change the lives of so many people. If you would like to help them get Mikayla her surgery, you can support the cause here. You can also find out more about the organisation via their Facebook page here.
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