Help a Brave Mom Fight Cancer & Care for Her Boy

Imagine living in constant pain, losing your ability to work, and watching your young child become your caregiver — all while trying to stay strong.

This is the heartbreaking reality for a brave mother from Noordwyk, Midrand, who is battling multiple myeloma, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. The illness has spread to her spine, pelvis, skull, and ribs, making even the simplest tasks — walking, sitting, dressing — impossible without assistance.

In 2024, she was diagnosed and immediately began chemotherapy. Sadly, during treatment, she developed another cancer called plasmacytoma, requiring urgent radiation. Despite over 35 radiation sessions and strong pain management (morphine, tramadol, ibuprofen), her condition has worsened. She now lives in 24-hour pain and can no longer work.

Her 11-year-old son, still in Grade 5, has become her primary helper — preparing meals, assisting with daily care, and trying to cope with the emotional toll. As a result, he has started showing signs of depression and behavioral issues both at home and school.

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