Help Makayla-Rose (25) Secure an Urgent Diagnosis

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Misha Cooper
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Rosettenville
South Africa
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Started 7 months ago
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The Heartbreak: A Sudden, Catastrophic Crisis

My beautiful daughter, Makayla-Rose, a vibrant young woman of 25 years old, is currently facing a sudden and devastating health crisis that has completely stolen her mobility.

For the past week, our lives have been turned upside down. Makayla-Rose has experienced a catastrophic deterioration in her condition:

She has suddenly lost the ability to walk.  She has no feeling from the waist down.

She is enduring excruciating, unrelenting pain in her back.

This sudden and extreme progression has left her completely dependent on our care, unable to manage her basic daily needs. The thought of this beautiful young life being restricted in this way is heartbreaking and terrifying.

The Long, Frustrating Journey to a Diagnosis

This crisis is the culmination of a long, frustrating two-year battle. Since January of last year, Kayla has suffered from unrelenting lower back pain. We desperately sought answers, visiting numerous doctors, chiropractors, and hospitals.

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Campaign Updates

M. Cooper 16 May '26
We want to start this update with a massive, heartfelt thank you to the absolute angels who stepped up for Kayla! Thanks to your incredible generosity, her takkies have been fully sponsored and she w...

M. Cooper 5 Apr '26
It is Easter Sunday, a day of hope and renewal, and it also happens to be my birthday! As we reflect on the incredible news from earlier this week—that Makayla’s blood is officially clear of infectio...

M. Cooper 26 Mar '26
A Major Win Amidst Ward Struggles We have some incredible news to share: the surgery this past Friday was successful, the doctors managed to remove the infected area! This was a massive hurdle,...

M. Cooper 17 Mar '26
Urgent Update: Awaiting Clarity and a Bed It has been an incredibly taxing 48 hours for Makayla. She is still in casualty waiting for a ward bed to open up. While waiting, she overheard the doctor...
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