Explore Kallie’s inspiring journey of strength and resilience. Your support isn’t just changing Kallie’s life; it’s impacting an entire family.
Join us in aiding Kallie’s recovery and his family.
Kallie is a devoted family man and a dedicated safety officer at Waterval Smelter, he has always been full of energy and passion. He shares his life with his loving wife, Sunet, and their two boys, JJ and Darius, whom he proudly supports in their sporting endeavours, particularly rugby. He cherished his family and valued the close bonds he shared with his colleagues.
In June 2022, Kallie’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a brain cyst. He underwent multiple surgeries, faced complications, and spent nearly a year in the hospital. The journey was incredibly challenging for him and his family, but their resilience has been inspiring.
Today, Kallie relies on his family for daily care and support. He’s bedridden, uses a PEG tube for nutrition, and depends on diapers for personal care. Despite these challenges, he has shown remarkable progress in recent months.
Medical professionals remain uncertain about Kallie’s recovery trajectory. While the cyst is no longer active, its impact on Kallie’s life remains significant. The doctors have provided varying scenarios, from full recovery to remaining in his current state.
While the future remains uncertain, your support will help Kallie and his family focus on providing him with the best care and quality family time. The goal is to improve his well-being and offer him a chance at a brighter future.
Kallie experiences severe headaches, leading to his hospitalisation at Peglerae Hospital on the 23rd.
Neurologists discover a brain cyst, particularly large in his midbrain, prompting his transfer to Groenkloof Hospital.
Medication to combat the cyst was prescribed, but complications arise, necessitating surgical intervention to unblock a shunt.
Kallie started to show significant improvement and he was discharged from the hospital a week later.
Later in July Kallie became unresponsive and is rushed back to Groenkloof Hospital by Sunet, where a midbrain seizure is detected.
Another shunt surgery is performed, impacting his mobility and speech.
Following yet another shunt blockage, Kallie was discharged once more. He then embarked on a journey to Eugene Marais Rehab, where he underwent intensive therapy to regain essential skills.
After three weeks of dedication and hard work, Kallie faced another setback when the shunt blocked again. He was promptly transferred back to Groenkloof Hospital, where surgical intervention was once
again necessary.
Multiple shunt blockages lead to recurrent hospital admissions, ICU stays, and significant challenges for Kallie and his family.
On Christmas of 2022 Kallie’s lung collapses, and he is intubated. The year ends with Kallie still in the hospital.
On Christmas Eve, Sunet received a distressing call informing her that Kallie’s lung had collapsed.
He was intubated as he couldn’t breathe independently. After nearly 11 gruelling months in the hospital, Kallie was finally discharged on March 24, 2023.
At this point, he was entirely bedridden, unable to move or communicate, and reliant on a PEG tube for nutrition.
The subsequent five months at home witnessed remarkable progress. Kallie can now lift his head and arms and shows slight leg movement.
While communication remains a challenge, Sunet and the family have devised a system using thumbs-up for “yes” and thumbs-down for “no.” Sunet remains hopeful and believes, deep in her heart, that Kallie’s journey towards recovery will continue.
Here’s how your donations will help Kallie and his family:
Kallie’s journey has been one marked by incredible challenges, both physical and emotional. His family has been his unwavering support system throughout this ordeal. Your support is crucial to help cover the significant costs associated with his ongoing care, specialised nutrition through the PEG tube, mobility aids, and other essential needs. It will also provide Sunet the means to hire a caregiver during the day, allowing their 16-year-old son to resume his education.
Every contribution you make is a lifeline for Kallie and his family, providing them with the financial stability they desperately need in these trying times. Your support not only helps Kallie but also ensures that his family can focus on his recovery and well-being without the added burden of financial stress.
Joe Muller
Jaco Vorster
Thank you to our top donors.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our top donors, whose exceptional generosity has illuminated the path of hope for Kallie and his family. Your unwavering support and selflessness have made an indelible impact on their lives. With your help, Kallie’s journey to recovery is filled with newfound optimism and opportunities.
Your extraordinary kindness and empathy have not gone unnoticed. You’ve demonstrated the power of compassion and community, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Your contributions are a testament to the strength of human connection and the difference it can make in times of difficulty and uncertainty.
From the GO KALLIE team
Joe Muller
Jaco Vorster
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