Love 4 Lee
Fundraising campaign by
Karel Ernest Smit
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US$14,447raised of $29,000.00 goal goal
Campaign Story
Hi, I'm Qiyam, recently my girlfriend who is also 17 has been diagnosed with Stage 3 Lymphatic cancer, this is a type of cancer that attacks the immune system and can quickly spread other areas of the body.
Doctors are concerned about three areas in her body already, those being her upper chest (close to her neck), her lungs and her stomach. There is also a chance it might be in her bone marrow.
Unfortunately, Lee's family cannot afford the urgent treatment that she desperately needs right now. The overcrowded state hospitals present a high risk of contracting COVID 19, which is a major concern because of her condition. Our goal is to raise $27000 to complete the treatment at the Constantiaberg private hospital.
Lee is the love of my life, my home and my safe-space. I could never imagine my life without her.
Throughout this trying time, she has been more concerned about others well being than worrying about herself.
Lee is not only an amazing musician but more importantly the most loving, kindest, genuine and caring person I have ever met in my life. If you would like to hear her sing a video has been posted at the bottom.
All we want is to be able to help her through this illness and get her the treatment that she most desperately needs.
The donations will go towards...
- Hospital
- Surgery
- Radiology
- Pathology
- Six months of chemotherapy
So far due to the amazing generosity, we have been able to get all the surgery done, as well as a bone marrow biopsy and have just completed her second treatment. We are truly grateful for the empathy and generosity showed thus far. Incredible...thank you again!
All funds raised will be used solely for Leeanne's medical costs and her recovery from cancer.
Please help us help Lee.
Qiyam & the Osner Family
We have also opened an FNB account for local EFT donations:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK | MARTIN OSNER | ACC # 6287 1043 130
REFERENCE LOVE 4 LEE
BRANCH CODE 250655 | CHEQUE ACC | EMAIL [email protected].
Organizer
- Karel Ernest Smit
- Campaign Owner
- Cape Town, ZA
Uncle of Leeanne
Uncle of Leeanne
Donors
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 09, 2021
- Paul Lewin
- Donated on Feb 20, 2021
We our best wishes from Oz
Update from Samantha Osner, Leeanne's older sister.
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 07:46 amHello Everyone, It's Leeanne's older sister giving you an update for this month. The last two weeks have been hectic with an exhibition opening, so I thought I would help out the "old man" and give you guys an update. But before I start, I would like to thank you. . . . .
Leeanne's journey reaches the halfway point
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 04:34 pmLeeanne's journey to full recovery from Hodgkin's Lymphoma has reached the halfway point. Last week on the 4th of March 2021 Lee had her sixth Chemotherapy and she is responding well to treatment. Samantha, Leeanne's older sister put this little video together to mark the occasion. Thanks to everyone who
After five treatments, Leeanne's condition is improving
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 05:17 amGood morning Everyone. We would like to give you an update on Leeanne's Journey. This last week we saw a significant improvement in her condition. The eczema has subsided dramatically, and her skin is starting to heal nicely. On Thursday, her oncologist Dr Du Toit confirmed that her red blood. . . . .
A huge THANK YOU!
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 05:13 amOn behalf of Leeanne, Qiyam and the Osner Family we would like to thank every person who has offered words of encouragement, prayer and donated towards Leeanne's treatment. The amount of support we have received just been overwhelming and incredible!Because of you, Lee is being helped by an incredible team. . . . .
Round 2 is now behind us
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 01:44 pmThanks again everyone for your concern, love and support! Leeanne blood results allowed her doctors to continue with the treatment today. Lee has been battling to get rid of a really itchy skin rash which could be caused by one of many things, either the illness itself or medication or. . . . .
Blood tests done today!
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 10:15 amHi everyone, just a quick update, today is a week since Leeanne received her first treatment. We went back to the hospital this morning so that they could check her blood. The good news is that her blood test is all good and she will be back next week Friday
Lee's long day
Update posted by Karel Ernest Smit at 04:34 pmWe would first like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed and to everyone who has shared this page. On the 23rd of December Lee had a bone marrow biopsy done to check if the cancer has spread. After that she had an operation in which. . . . .
Donors & Comments
- Deidre Harte
- Donated on Mar 18, 2021
Leanne we pray for your full recovery. You a such an awesome, talented and special personal x lots of love Deidre and William
- Anonymous
- Donated on Mar 09, 2021
- Paul Lewin
- Donated on Feb 20, 2021
We our best wishes from Oz
- Binky Bakes
- Donated on Feb 15, 2021
Hey lee this is all the love from Valentine’s Day to you beautiful girl I love you and miss you.
- Anonymous
- Donated on Feb 11, 2021
- Thomas Forbes
- Donated on Feb 09, 2021
- Amy Bysshe
- Donated on Feb 01, 2021
- Abby Goldman
- Donated on Jan 29, 2021
- Anthony Paitaki
- Donated on Jan 29, 2021
Just happy to help...and trust the hand of God to be over the entire family with His blessings and protection
- Matteo Renecle
- Donated on Jan 29, 2021
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Leanne we pray for your full recovery. You a such an awesome, talented and special personal x lots of love Deidre and William