Desire Pienaar

Started 2 yrs ago

Open end-date

R 2 730
0%
of R 50 000 goal
R 0
Offline donations
9
Unique donors
STORY

About This Campaign

organiser-empty-profile-picture
Sumaria Pienaar
Organiser
1 
BaB campaign
Location
Durban
South Africa
Location
Started 2 yrs ago
Open end-date

Urgent Medical Appeal for My Special Needs Daughter
​Good day to all. My beautiful 40-year-old daughter is a special needs lady who is currently fighting an incredibly brave battle for her life.
​Her cancer journey began on 26 June 2024, when she underwent surgery to remove part of her colon and was diagnosed with Stage 2 colon cancer. She bravely fought through 8 rounds of intravenous (drip) chemotherapy and 8 cycles of oral (tablet) chemotherapy.
​Tragically, in 2025, she was also diagnosed with high-grade ovarian cancer. She underwent a full hysterectomy and endured another 6 grueling rounds of chemotherapy.
​Now, in 2026, we have received the heartbreaking news that the cancer has spread, resulting in liver metastases and rectal cancer. She is currently back in the hospital undergoing a colonoscopy to do a biopsy to see the stage and grade of her recrum cancer and facing the possibility of two new major surgeries, followed by more chemotherapy and radiation.
​To become her full-time caregiver, I had to make the difficult decision to resign from my employment. I...

Donations

Showing:
There are no donations yet

Campaign Updates

S. Pienaar 28 Jun '26
So the Oncologist and surgeons has decided to not operate right now. They will first proceed with chemo and radiation. To shrink the tumor and kill the cancer

S. Pienaar 24 Jun '26
​Desire was finally discharged today after a 14-day hospital stay, which was the only way to fast-track her colonoscopy instead of waiting 8 to 12 weeks. ​Now, she faces another major hurdle: she u...

S. Pienaar 23 Jun '26
Update on Desire's Journey 🙏 ​Good evening, everyone. ​First, I want to say a massive thank you to each and every one of you for the donations we have received so far. Your support means the world...
Support this campaign

Make Your Donation

Kindness can transform the world around us. Amazing things happen when people come together! Make a donation to this cause, share it with people you know, and you may ignite the generosity in others.