Help save Paul's life!

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Monique Oosthuizen
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South Africa
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Started 10 months ago
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🙏 Please help us save my brother’s life 🙏

My brother is only 19 years old and is now fighting for his life after a devastating medical emergency. Just before this happened, he received an incredible invitation to play in the international 7s rugby tournament in Dubai — something he had trained so hard for and was so excited about.

Then, out of nowhere, his appendix burst deep in his abdomen, causing severe sepsis (a life-threatening infection). Doctors had to operate urgently to clean out his whole stomach cavity.

A few days later, his condition worsened again, and they discovered not all the sepsis had been removed. They had to open him up a second time and remove part of his bowel. He now has a stoma bag, until the infections clears up to repair his bowl which can take 3 to 6 months in ideal conditions thus his wound is still open. He is in and out of ICU, and despite everything, the government hospital can’t give us clear answers or a proper treatment plan.

We are desperate to move him to a private hospital where he can get the specialist care and test...

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M. Oosthuizen • 31 Aug '25
Update on My Brother’s Recovery Yesterday (30 Aug) was a very big day for us – after being in hospital since 23 June 2025, my brother was finally discharged. 💛 We are beyond grateful that he is do...

M. Oosthuizen • 12 Aug '25
12 August 2025 Good day, I would like to share an update on my brother, Paul’s, recovery journey. Paul has been moved to the normal ward, where he has been making encouraging progress over the pas...

M. Oosthuizen • 19 Jul '25
We are incredibly grateful for everyone’s kindness, prayers, and generosity so far — it truly keeps us going during this difficult time. As my brother is now in Parkland Hospital undergoing further...

M. Oosthuizen • 17 Jul '25
From the depths of our hearts, thank you . Each and every donation, prayer, and message of support has reminded us that we are not walking this road alone. Your kindness and compassion have be...
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