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Toddler needs open hearts and hands in battle against spine and hip conditions

The community can donate bottle caps, metal bottle caps and empty plastic cans to help raise funds.

The 2-year-old, Taylin Ceronio who has shown great fight against a serious bout of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus).

This Potch toddler though still has various health battles that she must face. This includes living with kyphosis, scoliosis and hip dysplasia. These conditions affect her spine and hips and make everyday movement painful. Where other toddlers play around in delight, Taylin has to fight for every movement.

“Doctors also suspect an underlying genetic syndrome, and she urgently needs genetic testing so we can find answers and give her the right care going forward,” says her mom, Cindy.

Taylin Cerenio needs assistance from the community in her battle with scoliosis and kyphosis. Photo: Supplied

Her medical costs are very high with hospital bills and upcoming treatments that still need to be paid. In light of this her family has started a fundraiser where the public can bring all plastic bottle caps, metal bottle caps and empty plastic cans to a specific drop-off point. This drop-off point is at Wippie en Snippie on 164 Beyers Naude Avenue.

“Schools, offices, churches and businesses are more than welcome to set up a collection box. Thet can get in touch and we’ll help,” added Cindy.

The family also set-up a Back-A-Buddy account for Taylin that can be found here:

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.

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