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Toti High hosts successful fundraiser for Baby Liané

Baby Liané Rossouw was diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer and requires highly specialised care.

AMANZIMTOTI High School hosted a successful fundraiser on Friday, March 4, selling doughnuts to help with Liané Rossouw’s medical costs.

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Liané was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer, in December 2020. The sale raised R11 500. Liané needs neurologist and oncologist check-ups every three months, blood tests, routine electroencephalogram tests, specialised feeding tubes and syringes, and anti-epileptic medicine.

Toti High learners, Pick n Pay Winklespruit staff, Ronaldo, Bianca and Bianca Rossouw after accepting the R11 500 donation.

She is currently being treated by a neurologist, a neurosurgeon, an oncologist, an otorhinolaryngologist, a cardiologist as well as a pulmonologist. She also has to see a physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and a dietician. Liané’s mother, Bianca, extended to gratitude to everyone who helped with the fundraiser.

“An extra thank you to Gideon Cordier and the staff and principal at Amanzimtoti High School for going out of their way to make this possible. We know that this will help a lot with Liané’s daily needs, doctors, and care she needs,” said Bianca.

Gideon Cordier of Amanzimtoti High School thanked the community and all companies that made a contribution.

“We are planning more events so we can support this amazing girl and her parents,” said Gideon.

Bracelets that cost R35 each are also available and can be ordered by calling O’lene Botha on 079 676 2906.

Gideon thanked the following companies and individuals for their contributions:

Pick and Pay Winkelspruit, Anel Quintal, Toscana Pizzeria, Kerry Firstenburg, Kerry Salon, Jolene Els, 305 Guest House, Lynette Page, Kingsway Service Station, Celia Woelwaters, Hypersure, and Charlie Pub.


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Vusi Mthalane

Vusi Mthalane is a senior journalist with the South Coast Sun newspaper. With more than 13 years of newsroom experience, he covers stories that matter to communities along the South Coast, from Isipingo to Umgababa. His work has also appeared in The Witness, Zululand Fever, and the South Coast Fever.

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