Right now, Chris is in Grade 7. He loves MMA fighting and rugby and was thrilled to play for his school’s first team, a highlight of his young sporting career. His dream is to one day wear the green and gold jersey as a Springbok prop.

But for now, his biggest battle is off the field. Chris receives chemo every day in pill form, and once he is strong enough, doctors plan to start him on intense “red devil” chemotherapy to prepare him for a bone marrow transplant, with Chinel as his 100% match. He will spend about 28 days in isolation during this treatment. The goal is to get him into remission within the next 6 months and only then can the transplant happen.

This journey is not only emotionally exhausting but also financially overwhelming. Medical bills, supplements, blood tests, and chemo co-payments add up to more than R234 000 over the next six months.

Estimated Costs

• Initial medical aid shortfall (self-pay gap before cover starts): R43 323
• Blood tests: R45 000
• Supplements: R28 200
• Chemo co-payments: R118 800

Total: R234 523

How You Can Help

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings Chris closer to the life-saving treatment he needs. Your support will help cover:

• His daily medication and supplements to keep him strong
• Monthly blood tests
• Chemotherapy costs
• The preparation needed for his bone marrow transplant

Chris dreams of becoming a Springbok one day. With your help, we can give him the chance to keep chasing that dream.

Please consider donating or sharing Chris’s story. Together, we can give this brave young boy the hope, healing, and future he deserves.