A Second Chance at Vision and Life
Started a yr ago
Open end-date
About This Campaign
Hello, my name is Oteng Khati, and I’m a 27-year-old passionate basketball player, coach, and tech enthusiast from originally[Brandfort, South Africa].
Since my diagnosis with keratoconus in 2020, I’ve been living with only one functioning eye because the damage to my right cornea was too profound to correct with lenses. This has meant that I’ve been relying on just my left eye, which now provides only about 50% vision, even with corrective lenses.
The only solution now is a corneal transplant for both eyes, at a cost of R180,000 (approximately $9,000 USD). This includes R90,000 per eye.
Why I Need Your Help
The financial burden of this surgery is beyond my means. Without this surgery, my vision will continue to deteriorate, and my dreams of a professional bssketball career,coaching, mentoring young athletes, and innovating in the tech space will be at risk.
What This Surgery Means
Restored Vision: This will allow me to use both eyes again, improving my vision from 50% to potentially near 100%.
Independence: I’ll...
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