Help Anton see his future

Started a yr ago

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R 53 929
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About This Campaign

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Kim Jones
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3 
BaB campaigns
Location
Barrydale
South Africa
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Started a yr ago
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Anton van Vliet is a much-loved Barrydaler. He is well known in our small village for always being willing to help in any way that he can. His generous spirit makes him a welcome addition to any event, and I am sure that, like me, you can't wait to see him again.

Unfortunately, he may not be able to see you shortly if we don't get together to help him.

Anton has recently received the devastating news that the cataracts discovered earlier in the year are growing over his eyes rapidly. If he does not have the needed operations, he will be completely blind soon.

He will require 2 operations - one on each eye, and they cannot be done simultaneously as he will still need to be able to live during recovery.

We have budgeted for both operations, hospital stay, his new glasses after both operations, transport to and from the hospital, as well as a small contribution to groceries during his recovery period.

If you know Anton, you know that he is a humble soul and not anyone who would ask for a handout, so you are welcome to contact me if you would like to assi...

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Campaign Updates

K. Jones 2 Nov '25
HI All. Unfortunately there have been a few other urgent appeals in our small village and the fundraising for Anton's other eye operation has slipped down the priority list for many. We are so c...

K. Jones 5 Sep '25
Anton is recovering well after the successful operation on his first eye and at 65%, we are well on our way to reaching our goal for his other eye. We still require your generosity to meet our goal,...

K. Jones 14 Aug '25
We have done our first successful withdrawal from this campaign to pay for the first eye operation, which is scheduled for the 19th. It's such a blessing to have reached this point, and now we're pu...

K. Jones 2 Jul '25
Hi All. Some good news after all the frustration and investigation. Anton was able to see Dr. Van Dyk last week, thanks to donations received. We are now better informed regarding his recovery per...
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