Help Chris Heal After Life-Saving Surgery

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Sophia Nel
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Margate
South Africa
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Started 8 months ago
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Update 19/06/2026: Still Navigating the Long Road to Recovery

Dear friends and supporters,

I wanted to share a quick update on how Chris is still doing. Recovery after a major, life-saving surgery is not a straight line, and at 40, the body heals at its own pace. It is a slow and often silent process that requires patience and consistency.

We are currently in another "waiting period" as we prepare for the next an important appointment at Port Shepstone Hospital on July 14th. This visit is critical, as it will determine the next steps regarding his medical status and potential return to work.  Unfortunately, due to a shortage of doctors at the hospital, this was the only appointment he could get and has since been without Sassa disability support since the end of April 2026.

We remain incredibly grateful to the surgeons and staff at Port Shepstone for the life-saving care Chris received, and we are thankful for the initial disability support that provided a bridge during the first few months.

Life right now is a balancing act. Lik...

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Campaign Updates

S. Nel 19 Jun '26
Update: Chris’s Recovery Journey Friends, thank you for your ongoing support. Recovery from major surgery is a slow, invisible, and non-linear process. Chris is healing, but at 40, his body needs...

S. Nel 17 Nov '25
Campaign Update: Milestones Critical Need Dear Donors, 1. SASSA Victory: Commitment secured from SASSA Grants Administration. They bypassed the faulty system; arranging medically necessary...

S. Nel 24 Oct '25
BackaBuddy Update: He's Coming Home! (24 Oct) After weeks of fear, we are grateful! Chris is discharged today! His home recovery will take 2-3 months. Rudi covers the main bills, but as a SASSA...

S. Nel 21 Oct '25
Incredible Visibility – Thank You, Good Things Guy! We are thrilled that Chris's story and campaign were featured by The Good Things Guy with the help of one of their reporters, the amazing Notha...
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