Inathi Sobayeni, born on the 20th of April 2009 with no complications – a healthy, bouncing baby boy! With no prior childhood illness or issues, he developed a lung disease at the age of around 3 months. By 6 months of age, he had to have a tracheostomy* to assist with breathing. The hospital told his parents that he would probably not survive – little did they know that Inathi was a fighter, not
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month – Siphumeze’s Story
Although World Cerebral Palsy* day is celebrated on the 6 October, March is “Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month“. In recognition you may see many people wearing green. Why green? The color was chosen to reflect youthfulness and new growth, as well as hope for advancements in treatment and acceptance. At the age of 4 and unable to walk, young Siphumeze was first referred to the Sabrina Love Foundation by the nursing sister at
Our parents are stars!
A wonderfully well received initiative was started by our staff to encourage our children’s parents to keep on keeping on! Some days we would all just love a little “thank you”. Our “Star Parent Programme” was recently conceptualized and put into place. Shanice, our first star parent is Mikyle’s mom. Mikyle was born with Cerebral Palsy* and is unable to move himself. Shanice works beautifully with Mikyle every day doing
Hello Mivi
Mivuyo Tyanase is a little boy who was born with Arthrogryposis*. Mivi has been part of Sabrina Love Foundation since he was 6 months old. He is now 9 years old. Mivi uses a power chair**, which we purchased for him as we were unable to get one through the health department. Mivi, a Grade 4 pupil at Plettenberg Bay Primary School uses his power chair to access his new classroom. His classroom
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