The Alberton community came together at New Market Motor Co. in Raceview for the Shave or Spray fundraiser in support of six-year-old Kye Ludeman, who was diagnosed with stage 3 Large B-Cell Lymphoma in July.

For R50 per shave or spray, locals helped raise funds to cover his medical treatment while showing solidarity with Kye and his family.

Kye’s mother, Kayla, shared her family’s emotional journey: “Our lives changed in a single week. One moment, we were celebrating the arrival of our beautiful baby girl, and the next, we were sitting in a hospital being told that our six-year-old son has cancer.”

@albertonrecordThe Alberton community came together at New Market Motor Co. in Raceview for the Shave or Spray fundraiser in support of six-year-old Kye Ludeman, who was diagnosed with stage 3 Large B-Cell Lymphoma in July. For R50 per shave or spray, locals helped raise funds to cover his medical treatment while showing solidarity with Kye and his family.♬ original sound – Alberton Record

Kye is a bright, mischievous, and loving boy who enjoys puzzles, his iPad, karate, riding his quad bike, and watching Henry Danger.

Above all, he treasures his role as big brother, patiently waiting six years for his baby sister and caring for her with gentleness and protection.

Kayla said the diagnosis came after a swollen tonsil failed to respond to antibiotics, prompting further tests.

A PET scan revealed that the cancer had spread to Kye’s kidney, liver, pancreas, and abdomen.

He has started four rounds of chemotherapy, enduring side effects with remarkable courage.

@albertonrecordMany locals participated in the Shave or Spray challenge, and generous donations poured in, directly aiding Kye’s family with treatment costs and supporting the ongoing work of Stepping Stone Hospice.♬ original sound – Alberton Record

Kayla described her son’s resilience: “Cancer is not his full story; it is only a part of it, something he will carry with him but never be defined by.”

Heather Reynolds, organiser of the event, said: The event was a huge sucess. It was wonderful to see the community come together with their families to support such a meaningful cause.”

She expressed her gratitude to New Market Moto Co and their staff for hosting the day, as well Carlos Meneses, and || Forno Restaurant from Alberton Lifestyle Center, Little Eagle Spur, JC Bakeries, and all the helpers who made the event possible.

Many locals participated in the Shave or Spray challenge, and generous donations poured in, directly aiding Kye’s family with treatment costs and supporting the ongoing work of Stepping Stone Hospice.

Kayla expressed her gratitude and hope: “Even in the middle of all this pain, I believe in Kye. He is phenomenal, and I know he will overcome this. For now, we hold on to hope, to each other, and to the love that makes us a family.”