R50k raised in Hazyview for cancer patient
Nearly R50 000 was raised in support of Hazyview local Chris Smit and his cancer treatment after he was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm cancer in December 2023.
A very special golf day was held at the Sabi River Sun Resort in Hazyview on March 30, when nearly R50 000 was raised in support of Hazyview local Chris Smit and his cancer treatment.
The golf day was played in a better-ball Stableford format.
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Smit has lived in the area for more than 40 years. He was diagnosed with malignant neoplasm cancer in December 2023. Since then he has had radiation sessions every day for five weeks at Mediclinic Nelspruit and has to take three chemotherapy pills every day of the week.
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It was a huge shock to the family, as Smit had always been healthy and very fit.
He has been working for Pains Landscaping at the Sabi River Sun Resort for many years and is well known among the locals. He is always friendly and helpful.
Smit and his family want to thank everyone who sponsored a hole or prize, donated funds or who was just there to help.
It was a huge success. They raised a total of R45 858.
