Yolandi Nel

🩷Help Me Walk Without Pain: Support My Hip Surgery

Hi, my name is Yolandi Nel, and I’m reaching out with a heartfelt request for support.

Over the past 6 months, my life has been drastically impacted by severe hip pain due to the muscle that has torn from the bone. Everyday tasks like walking, standing, or even sleeping have become incredibly painful. I’ve tried to manage the pain through medication, and other treatments, but the doctors have made it clear: I need hip surgery to regain mobility and live without constant pain.

Unfortunately, the cost of this surgery is more than I can handle on my own. Even with my medical aid, that does not want to cover the surgery, I’m facing out-of-pocket expenses totaling around R126 000.00 This includes:

The surgery itself

Hospital stay and medical fees

Physical therapy and follow-up

Asking for help is hard, but I believe in the kindness of community. Every cent you give will go directly toward getting me the care I need and helping me get back to doing the things I love—walking freely, working a...