Simoné Sinden

Started 2 yrs ago

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Audrey Sinden
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BaB campaign
Location
Randfontein
South Africa
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Started 2 yrs ago
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Help Give Simoné a Brighter Future

On November 3, 2022, little Simoné made her early arrival into the world. Born prematurely and struggling to breathe, Simoné was placed in the NICU and spent her first days on a ventilator. Against the odds, she fought bravely and was soon able to breathe on her own. Four days later, Simoné was discharged, and her family brought her home, filled with hope and gratitude.

As Simoné grew, her family noticed her eyes weren’t aligning as they should, but each visit to the optometrist brought the same reassurance that her vision would likely improve with age. But it didn’t. With each passing month, Simoné’s parents could see that something was amiss. After countless visits to optometrists, they were given devastating news: Simoné is blind in her left eye, and her right eye has only limited sight.

Now, just weeks before her second birthday, Simoné is a lively, curious little girl who loves to play with other children. But her limited vision makes it challenging. Because she has to be close to other children to see them clearly, she oft...

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Campaign Updates

A. Sinden 28 Feb '25
Simoné was at the dokter yesterday. She is very happy with her results and said that if all goes well and proceed the way they are now she might not need glasses for the rest of her life but will com...

A. Sinden 26 Nov '24
Simoné went into surgery today. The surgery was a huge success and all went well. At the moment both eyes are closed and still very swolen

A. Sinden 20 Nov '24
Simoné's procedure is scheduled for the 26th of November 2024. The hospital account of R23 400.00 needs to be paid before the procedure can take place. We still awaiting the doctor and narcotics acco...

A. Sinden 19 Nov '24
Simoné saw the doctor on Friday. She confirmed that Simoné is blind in both eyes because of a rare condition called bilateral congenital cataracts that she was born with. She needs surgery to help he...
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