Help Save Hugo Hattingh’s Life

Started 10 months ago

2 months left

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De Villiers Hattingh
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BaB campaign
Location
Cape Town
South Africa
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Started 10 months ago
2 months left

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We are raising funds for Hugo Hattingh. He is a son, father, brother and friend to many.

Hugo, a sailor and skipper - who has crossed the oceans many a times - was injured while at work and is now fighting for his life in a hospital 300km south of Bangkok on Thailand’s East Coast.

Hugo, has two young sons: Aydin (9) and Luca, a new born. Luca was born on 6 June this year. Hugo was working at the time of Luca’s birth - so he has not met his youngest son.

What happened to Hugo:

Petrol was accidentally spilled in the small engine room of a catamaran he was working on.

Although it was cleaned up, residual fumes remained. When Hugo entered the compartment to attend to the generator, the fumes ignited, causing a flash explosion...

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Campaign Updates

D. Hattingh 9 Feb '26
UPDATE on Hugo’s condition: 6/6 Seven months on - Hugo is still fighting The recent media coverage in South Africa has brought renewed attention to Hugo’s story, and we are deeply moved by the ne...

D. Hattingh 9 Feb '26
UPDATE on Hugo’s condition: 5/6 Seven months on - Hugo is still fighting Hugo is not just a patient or a statistic. He is a South African yacht captain from Paarl, a Paarl Gymnasium old boy, with...

D. Hattingh 9 Feb '26
UPDATE on Hugo’s condition: 4/6 Seven months on - Hugo is still fighting But this progress comes with a devastating financial reality. To date, Hugo’s medical costs have exceeded USD 550000 (ZAR...

D. Hattingh 9 Feb '26
UPDATE on Hugo’s condition: 3/6 Seven months on - Hugo is still fighting For the past seven months, Hugo was completely bedbound. He could not use his hands, sit up, walk, or eat on his own. He e...
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