Marlo Nagel is a 5 year old boy who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of 1 year.
He has been going to Physio and Speech Therapy in Heidelberg since 2019, and started with occupational therapy in 2020. Since the Therapy, things are going much better and it is visibly clear that it is good for him.
Marlo can sit on his own for a few seconds and can walk if someone holds him, but he still can’t crawl and talk. We are raising money to buy Marlo a communication device (AAC) where he will be able to communicate with us through his eyes.
Let`s support Marlo on his journey – together we can change his world, one bracelet at a time!
Alternatively, please consider a donation towards the cause. Any and all donations welcome. REF: Marlo Nagel.
Fundraising for Marlo Nagel
Passion Bracelets
Passion Bracelets for Marlo; grey, turquoise & pink wooden beads with crystal, silver and diamante fillers.
Charms: Diamanté Butterfly / Tree of Life / Hope & Cross.
Seth Meyer was born on 5 August 2016 a healthy boy, but started having epileptic fits two weeks later. He was rushed to hospital, endured weeks of blood tests and lumber punches, yet they couldn’t find anything wrong.
He then had a brain scan, but when the time came to discuss the outcome – the hospital lost the scan results because the machine was “not working correctly”. Seth was then taken privately for an EEG and started treatment for epilepsy by Dr. Thabiri in Vereeniging.
After going for a second opinion regarding his condition, Seth was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy by Dr. Church in Meyerton.
At the age of two he still can not do anything like children of his age are supposed to like sit, crawl, roll over, stand or walk, or even hold his own bottle. He also doesn`t sleep at night, and screams and cries all the time.
Seth`s condition is worsening by the day, and the Meyer-family is in serious need of funds towards an MRI and his ongoing medical treatment.
He is also in urgent need of a stroller/wheelchair, and we hope that with your contribution, we can help make a difference as soon as possible.
In 2011 the Kruger family planned a new years eve celebration with friends and family like most of their fellow South Africans. Their lives changed forever in an instant as a container of fire lightning liquid exploded, and little Pippie got burned beyond recognition. She defied all odds and survived the burns that covered 80% of her body.
Isabella Pippie Kruger became South Africa’s first burn victim to undergo skin grafting. A procedure where 40 pieces of cloned skin, flown in from the USA, were placed on her severely burned body. Read Pippie`s story here.
Today Pippie is a survivor, a hero to many and a true inspiration. She is currently on the Family Hope Center program, and is showing significant progress. Follow Hello Pippie on Facebook for regular updates on her journey.
Pippie still has a long way to go, and needs lots of medical treatment and therapy. She also needs to see the Family Hope Center Specialists once a year, and is undergoing various types of therapy in Johannesburg on a regular basis.
Update 27/11/2020: Pippie is still on her old program with the Family Hope Center, but it has been 3 years since she last saw them.They really want to take her back to get a new program as well. She is talking so much more and also trying to do little things herself. She can`t sit or stand or walk yet and so they really want to get her a new car seat as well because her`s are really getting too small now. She is still on a full ketogenic diet and only on natural supplements and CBD oils which is helping her so much. But otherwise she is doing good and growing up like a normal girl heading into her teens.
Please consider a donation – any and all donations welcome. REF: Pippie Kruger.
Fundraising for Isabella Pippie Kruger
Pure Inspiration Bracelets
Pure Inspiration Bracelets for Pippie; white wooden beads with crystal, silver and diamante fillers.
Janique Venter was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer at the very young age of 6 months.
A short while after Janique’s 14-week injection she broke out in small little bumps on her chin. By the next morning, her whole body was covered, and she was taken to the doctor who then proceeded to put her on treatment for Measles for a week.
The following week a bump was discovered on the right side of her neck, just under the ear. It was small, round and hard, and so she was back at the doctor again the next day. This time he said it`s Mumps, but the bump grew bigger. Sometimes it moved up and down, and also grew larger and smaller at times. Janique was on treatment and medication for longer than 2 months, yet, the “mumps” just wouldn`t go away. This was the point where it was decided that she should see a Pediatrician as she was simply not getting healthier.
The Pediatrician did a check-up on Janique, but she also didn`t know what it is, or what caused it. She drew some blood from the other side of her neck, and also prescribed a course of medication to treat the bronchitis that Janique had at the time.
She referred them to Rosepark the following day for X-Rays, a Sonar, and more blood tests. The results came back, but they couldn`t see clearly on the X-rays or the Sonar. They were then referred to a Chirurg at Universitas` Netcare. It was suggested that Janique go for a biopsy, but the biopsy was postponed with a week due to her Bronchitis.
The real turning point came one morning during nappy change. Janique turned blue, her body turned stiff, and her eyes were rolling back in her head. She received prompt CPR at home and snapped back to consciousness. The reason why she stopped breathing was due to the bump that`s pushing against her windpipe.
Little Janique finally went for the Biopsy, but was referred to the Cancer department as they still did not know 100% what was the matter. More X-rays, Sonar and blood tests followed the next day… after that, it was the CT scan that showed Neuroblastoma Cancer. The doctors wanted to operate immediately, but according to the CT Scan, the bump was too large and causing too much pressure against the air-pipe. They did not want to take chances.
Update 17/02/2022: To date, none of the chemotherapy treatments available have been effective. Unfortunately surgery has never been an option, as the placement of the tumor makes removing it a life-threatening operation. With the continuing growth of the tumor her health has been rapidly deteriorating, and there’s absolutely no treatment plan available in SA to help Janique. Burzynski Clinic in Houston, Texas, is her very last option where gene targeted therapy is used through antineoplastons to treat neuroblastoma with highly promising results.
Janique is waiting for more than 1 year to raise the necessary funds to give her a chance on life. Yes, we need ALL your prayers, miracles still happen, however we CANNOT sit back and wait for a miracle to happen!!! No, we need to take action and HELP JANIQUE to get the very last option treatment which she requires for survival. To our AOM Supporters & Donors: We need your help more than ever before. If you are able to help with a fundraising event, please get in touch with me, Karin Harmse on 076 463 0821 or send an email to admin@armsofmercy.org.za. TIME IS RUNNING OUT and we need R700 000. Please Please Please, share this far and wide so we can reach as many people as possible.
The bracelets listed below are all made specially for Janique to help raise funds – all proceeds are donated towards her medical care and expenses. To place an order, contact the agent in your area or shop online. Alternatively, please consider making a donation. Any and all donations welcome. REF: Janique Venter.
God’s Princess Bracelets; consisting of black wooden beads with crystal, silver and diamante fillers – and a Diamanté Heart charm or a plain bracelet.
Blissful Bracelets; consisting of light grey, white and mint green wooden beads, silver and diamante filler – with a cross, I love God, or musical note charm.
Claudia du Preez was diagnosed with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy, which means that the section of the brain that needs to control her muscles has suffered damage; so at the age of 6 she still can not sit, crawl or talk by herself.
Because she doesn’t have control over her muscles, the valve to her lungs do not function as it should, and as soon as she takes something in through her mouth and swallows, fluid goes to her lungs which then causes her to become very ill. Therefore, she gets her food through a “pegtube” which is connected directly to her stomach.
To help Claudia function optimally, she receives Occupational Therapy once a week and Speech and Physiotherapy every 2 weeks. Because she needs constant care, she has a caregiver who looks after her during the day while her parents are at work.
With a child who has special needs comes very high expenses. Currently, the biggest expense is Claudia’s special formulated milk that costs R3782 per month, and because the medical does not pay for the milk, they have to pay for it out of their own pocket.
Please open your heart and support our fundraising initiative. All proceeds from the bracelets below are donated towards her ongoing medical care and expenses. Together we can make a positive difference in Claudia`s life and help change her world!
Alternatively, please consider a donation. Any and all donations welcome. REF: Claudia du Preez.
Kyra Burger was born on 15 August 2017, a healthy little baby. She went to daycare for the first time in January 2018; and on the following day her tummy started to work constantly. A Pediatrician was contacted for advice who suspected a case of diarrhea, and so an appointment was scheduled for the next day. During consultation he laid her down flat on her back and pressed on her stomach when he felt her liver was enlarged.
A Sonar, X-rays, and blood tests followed which gave the family hope for any positive news, but sadly Kyra was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma Cancer on the 15th of January 2018.
On 18 July 2018 she had her 8th and last chemotherapy session after eight long weeks.
Kyra and family made their way to Rondebosch Hospital in Cape Town on 1 July 2020, to start her bone-marrow process.
Kyra started Gr. R on 11 January 2023 and she absolutely loves it, her school, her teacher and all her friends. She also started at a dance school, and started hockey.
On 1 Nov 2020 she started on the DFMO Clinical trial in America North Carolina Charlotte. We had to travel there about 5 times, get the medication and come back. She ended her 2 year treatment on 3 Nov 2022 and is in remission for 2 years and 3 months. In October 2022 I received the outstanding account from Levine’s Children Hospital in America which we still have to pay.
She still has to go for labs, scans and checkups for the next few years, but thank the Lord that He healed her. She is 5years old and a superstar and the love of our lives.”
By supporting our fundraiser for Kyra you can be directly involved in making a positive difference in her life. All proceeds from the “Everlasting Joy” and the “Endless Love” bracelets are donated towards her ongoing medical care and expenses that are not covered by medical aid.
Alternatively, please consider a donation. Any and all donations welcome. REF: Kyra Burger.
After struggling for 5 years to fall pregnant, a lot of crying, praying (and hormonal treatment), Miané du Plooy was born on the 7th of January 2016.
All was well until the 24th week of pregnancy when the Gynaecologist discovered that the left ventrical of her brain was slightly enlarged. At the Fetal Assessment Centre, the professor recommended that she be aborted. He said Miané would live for 18 months and that she would be in a wheelchair if she would survive, and that she would most likely be a “vegetable”.
An MRI of her brain was done during pregnancy where they found her Apgar count at 9!!
Her parents desperately opted for more opinions. Another Dr. said Miané has mild Dandy Walker Variant Syndrome and another said she would just reach her milestones later, as her cerebellum was 2mm smaller than expected.
She was in NNICU for 11 days as the Paedeatrician said she was a lazy breather. There too a MRI was done as well as an EEG, and the Neurologist was surprised by the positive outcome. Miané was unable to suck, and after many interventions and therapists, she had to be fed with a syringe.
Miané is unable to blink and struggled with dry eyes. She had her first eye operation at 4 months due to ulcers which formed on both her eyes; and had to have eye-drops placed into both eyes every 2 hours – 24/7. She`s now nearly 2 and a half years old and is still unable to sit, keep her head up or place weight on her feet, though she is improving very well with the assistance of various therapists.
She was taken for embryonic stem cell therapy and her muscle tone as well as her overall health has improved since June 2017. Sadly, little Miané was declared blind.
She had her first corneal transplant on 9 February 2018 and the squint of her eyes were repaired in a 3 and a half hour operation. We are all hoping for her to have the other corneal transplant later this year.
Miané still requires a lot of prayers, therapy and treatment.
Update 12 March 2021: Dear AOM friends & family, Miané needs to go for an emergency cornea transplant and we are in need of R15 000 for a co-payment. Any donation towards this co-payment will be highly appreciated. Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them, and they bless you, the giver.
Fundraising for Miané du Plooy
Armoured by Love Bracelets
Armoured by Love Bracelets for Miané; consisting of lilac wooden beads, silver and diamante fillers.
Charm options: Love / Shield with Cross / Sword charm.
“Nickholis is a thirteen-year-old boy who is diagnosed with Autism. Even though he faces many challenges, he is not letting life get him down.
He is currently homeschooling while having his own little farm at home. He loves animals, and his parents believe it teaches him life skills and responsibilities.
He is on a strict diet and uses a variety of medicine and supplements each day.
He is still on the Family Hope Centre therapy program and receives other therapy as well.
His biggest challenge currently is his development, but with the correct therapy his parents believe that he will be able to function in a normal setting one day without the assistance of others.”
Please support our fundraiser for Nickholis by purchasing his “Awesome Autism Awareness” Bracelets – all proceeds are donated towards his ongoing medical expenses where needed.
Alternatively, please consider a donation. Any and all donations welcome. REF: Nickholis Kleynhans.
Fundraising for Nickholis Kleinhans
Autism Awareness Bracelets
The “Awesome Autism Awareness” Bracelets for Nickholis consist of wooden beads with crystal, silver and diamante fillers.
Colour options: Blue / Gold / Red.
Charm options: Bell / Joy / Dove – each combined with a Puzzle piece.
Deliveries: Please note that items are made by hand and on-order. Delivery may take between 7 and 14 working days after payment has cleared in our bank account. Direct Bank Transfers: Should we not receive payment or POP within 3 days the order will unfortunately be cancelled on our system. Shipping Policy
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