Lizanne - Lets keep this Mom on a run!

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NW Back-a-Buddy
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BaB campaign
Location
White River
South Africa
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Started 2 months ago
7 months left

Lizanne Breedt is a 51-year-old mother whose life revolves around one person: her 9-year-old daughter, Mea-Rose. To those who know her, Lizanne is more than just a parent—she is a source of warmth, resilience, and unwavering love. She is the kind of person who gives even when she has little, who smiles through hardship, and who has always put her child’s happiness and safety above everything else.

In 2024, Lizanne’s life took an unexpected and devastating turn. What began as a seemingly minor injury—stepping on a macadamia shell—became the start of a painful and relentless journey. Her foot refused to heal. Despite multiple rounds of antibiotics, laser treatments, and even surgery to remove what was believed to be a Vascular Granuloma her condition worsened. Eventually, doctors uncovered the heartbreaking truth: the growth was caused by melanoma.

Through all of this, Lizanne has carried the financial burden alone, without the support of medical aid. She has done everything in her power to fight for her health while continuing to care for Mea-Rose, shielding her from th...

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Campaign Updates

N. Back-a-Buddy 19 May '26
Quick update on today. The facts on the table: The type of Melanoma in her foot was/ is a very aggressive kind. This type does not respond to Chemo and Radiation. The best treatment will be Immunot...

N. Back-a-Buddy 13 May '26
Lizanne is conquering the challanges day by day! This week the staples and stitches was removed, a procedure that was a lot more painful than anticipated. She also had another consultation with the...

N. Back-a-Buddy 29 Apr '26
28/04/2026 Hi all! Lizanne has been admitted to Medi Clinc. (Thanks to the amazing contributions received by our back a buddy campaign this is possible) The drains in her groin has been removed....

N. Back-a-Buddy 29 Apr '26
24/04/2026 A few hard days are behind Lizanne, which included a fall. She is experiencing phantom pains and swelling from the lymph surgery, but has been keeping a positive attitude! She had anothe...
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