ALBERTON-A Teacher at Bracken Primary, Mr Kevin Mostert has found a compatible kidney donor and his operation can now go ahead.
Originally Mr. Mostert was placed on a five-year waiting list, but doctors didn’t think he would live that long. Kevin was very emotional at this stage, and one morning at school a colleague asked him what was wrong. He explained the situation to her and she immediately agreed to be tested as a donor.
After many weeks and tests she was found to be compatible in every way. Both Kevin and the donor had to attend sessions with the psychologists at the transplant unit, and all that still has to happen at this stage is the approval from the Department of Health.
Many donations have been made by supportive members of the community. The school has rallied around him, but more funds are needed to complete this process.
Mr Mostert’s medical aid only pays two thirds of the operation, and the harvesting of the donor’s kidney is not covered at all.
Kevin’s operation will cost R155 000 and the harvesting costs R65 000. The donor’s tests cost about R20 000.
The Lion rugby jersey of Mr Julian Redelinghuys is going on auction through Bid or Buy to raise more funds. The new jersey is a collector’s item for any Lions supporter, and has been signed by Julian and the other Lions players. The bid starts at R5 000 and is open from February 25 at 12:00 to March 18 at 12:00.
To bid just scan the QT code below
Or view Bid or Buy.
In the interim you can make a donation to the Alberton RECORD upliftment fund:
Alberton Record Upliftment Fund
ABSA Bank Alberton
Classic Business Cheque Account
Account Nr: 4051097599
