Pray for Gertjie as his leg is being amputated
Two fundraising events have been organised to raise money for his medical bills
The leg of young Wolwe rugby player Gert Roets (23) will be amputated this morning (Friday).
According to a post on the Facebook page, Help vir Gertjie, earlier today, second opinions had been obtained and it was decided to amputate his leg, as the tissue in his leg is not healing and it is affecting his kidneys.
People are asked to pray from him.
Gert was wounded in the early hours of Saturday morning while walking home.
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In the meantime, Kemptonians are rallying behind him to raise funds for his medical bills.
On Wednesday, April 18, Prime Time on Elgin Road will charge a cover fee of R30 a person. All the money will be donated towards Gert’s medical costs.
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On Friday, April 20, the Witwatersrand branch of the Boeremusiekgilde will host a dance at Laerskool Birchleigh from 6.30pm to 11pm.
Brendan Peyper has agreed to perform on the evening. He also uploaded a video on Youtube, asking people to support the young player.
Tickets are R150 a person and all the money will be donated to Gert. Children under 16 are free.
Stalls are also available at R200 each to raise extra funds. Call Ilze on 072 610 4913.
These messages were left on the Help vir Gertjie Facebook page this morning:
