by mattroyal | Jul 4, 2025 | Donor Story
Stephen Steyn, one of the few bone marrow donors. He donated on 09/07/2021.
I was born and raised in Johannesburg and now live on the East Rand. I work for a security company and collaborate closely with SAPS and emergency personnel. I am happily married with one...
by mattroyal | Jul 4, 2025 | Patient Story
“The selfless act of my donor gifting me with his bone marrow stem cells not only saved my life but also renewed my faith in the power of human connection and the extraordinary impact of a single act of kindness.” As Ricki-Lee Hamman looks back on her journey, she is...
by mattroyal | Jul 4, 2025 | Patient Story
Jean Morkel’s story (as written by his wife, Louise): “Today as Jean thrives, Louise’s heartfelt gratitude echoes, a testament to the transformative power of love and the indomitable human spirit.” Louise Morkel, the devoted wife of Jean, narrates a poignant journey...
by mattroyal | Jul 4, 2025 | Patient Story
Hey there, I’m Jared Smith, a Johannesburg native with a passion for storytelling that runs as deep as the roots of my hometown. I currently reside in Cape Town, and surf whenever I can! My leukaemia diagnosis caused a whirlwind of emotions within me....
by mattroyal | Jul 4, 2025 | Patient Story
“It is sometimes difficult to keep believing when you are severely ill but never give up. Miracles do happen.” In February 2018 Levina Pretorius (Dienkie) from Roodepoort received a call from her doctors that her blood tests had revealed that something was amiss. A...
