Teenage kidney patient from Sakhile finds hope after community response
Three volunteers stepped forward after Kwanda Sibeko's story appeared in Standerton Advertiser.
Kwanda Sibeko (16), who suffers from chronic kidney disease and spends long hours on dialysis each day, has finally found hope after a potential kidney donor came forward.
Following the publication of his story in the Standerton Advertiser, three volunteers reached out and offered to donate a kidney.
Fortunately, one of them has already passed the initial screening and is now proceeding to the final stages of testing.
While many teenage boys in Sakhile enjoy friendships, sports, and the freedom of everyday life, Kwanda has been fighting for his life.
His condition required him to spend up to 12 hours a day on dialysis.
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Recently, however, there has been a slight improvement, with his treatment time reduced to 10 hours, allowing him to return to school.
Parents Sizwe and Innocent Sibeko expressed overwhelming gratitude and relief after receiving community support.
“We are now at the final stage of the process, with the last test to be done on April 23. We thank the newspaper for publishing our son’s story and our plea to the community.
“We are hopeful and look forward to our son receiving a kidney so he can live a normal life like other children,” said Sizwe Sibeko.
The Sibeko family continues to pray that the donor will pass the final tests and give Kwanda a second chance at life.
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