Help Paralympian Achmat “Sharkboy” Hassiem recover from severe coma
Fundraising campaign by
Taariq Hassiem
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US$179,196Donated So Far
Campaign Story
Achmat, 3 x paralympian, and a bronze medalist, underwent a routine back surgery. Post-op complications has resulted in him being in a coma on life support in the ICU. He is going to need plenty of medical interventions if he is to make a full recovery
He fought off a great white shark to save his younger brother, so we can fight for his life now too.a
Fundraising Team
- Taariq Hassiem
- Brother
- Taryn Ganger
- Partner
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 07, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 04, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 21, 2022
Home Sweet Home
Update posted by Taryn Ganger at 06:40 am
Achmat is settling in at home nicely.We have an increasing respect and admiration for nursing and carers. It is not easy! We are learning as we go and it's a bit of trial and error as we are fully relying on volunteers at the moment to teach us and assist. . . . .
6 month update
Update posted by Taryn Ganger at 12:26 pmAchmat is physically stable, though not conscious. The doctors have said that his brain has undergone too much damage so he won't be coming back to us. The condition he is currently in, is the condition he is staying in. There is not much more they can do for him. . . . .
Cost Update
Update posted by Taariq Hassiem at 02:10 pmI thought I'd just give an idea of the cost thus far.Achmat's hospital medical bill has come to R1.2 million . This includes the doctor's visits, physio, speech therapist, medication and all other tests and procedures they've had to do so far. This works out to approximately R20 000 per
We've left the hospital!
Update posted by Taryn Ganger at 05:23 pmJust shy of 2 months and Achmat is finally stable enough to leave the hospital. He has fought off recurring infections to get to this point, so we are incredibly proud of him for his fighting spirit.He has been moved to the rehabilitation facility, and we are extremely happy to. . . . .
Some good news
Update posted by Taryn Ganger at 01:41 pmToday marks 1 whole month since Achmat was first admitted to hospital.He has managed to fight off the infections that were most worrisome to the doctors. He is finally off the ventilator and breathing on his own.He has been seen by a neurologist, physio, and speech therapist in addition to. . . . .
He's not done making a difference yet
Update posted by Taariq Hassiem at 10:01 amAchmat "Sharkboy" needs intensive rehab in a facility after his ICU hospital stay. He is not conscious yet and needs physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy so that his brain can reestablish connections and relearn what we take for granted everyday. We would like to appeal for monetary support to
Donors & Comments
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 07, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jan 04, 2023
- Anonymous
- Donated on Dec 21, 2022
- Carla Janson
- Donated on Aug 17, 2022
Wishing all of you strength, sending love x
- Lesley Ann Kohne
- Donated on Jul 29, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jun 02, 2022
- Cedar High School Grade 10 Learners
- Donated on Jun 01, 2022
- Gauteng Lifesaving
- Donated on May 06, 2022
Hassiem, you have inspired each and every one in our lifesaving community and we are sadden by your situation. All the best to you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you so much love and strength. From your Gauteng Lifesaving Family!
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 02, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on May 01, 2022
