Volunteers from Jahara washed cars and painted faces to raise funds. Troy’s surgery to remove brain tumours is scheduled for March 29. At the time of going to press on Monday, approximately R460 000 of the R500 000 needed was raised. Jeff Matthysen, Troy’s father, said he is overwhelmed by the community’s support. He thanked everyone who contributed to ensuring Troy got the surgery he needs.

Troy was diagnosed with Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma (JNA), a sporadic disease that affects adolescent boys in 2021, and has already undergone several surgeries and treatments. The money was raised by washing cars, face painting, and selling boerewors rolls and drinks. Mark Lewis, director of Jahara said that he was amazed by the turnout. Troy also thanked the Hoedspruit and Kampersrus communities for their support from his hospital bed in Gauteng.

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“I cannot even begin to comprehend how amazing and supportive they are,” he said. To date, approximately R460 000 of the R500 000 have been raised. “For those who want more information or want to donate please check past posts on my Facebook page,” Troy said. Jeff Matthysen, Troy’s father, said he is overwhelmed by the community’s support. “I am a single father of two boys, Troy is in the hospital in Gauteng, and Eli, the youngest, is with me. I have a full-time job and have to make time to visit Troy in the hospital.” He thanked everyone who contributed to ensuring Troy got the surgery he needs.