Rudi Burger (39) walks with a crutch, as his third artificial leg is already three years old, causing him daily pain.
Johan Loubser, owner of Terrace Pharmacy, has opened an account at the Rynfield store, where anyone can donate funds towards Burger’s new leg, which will cost R56 270.
Burger was born with a skew ankle on his left foot and underwent a series of operations during his childhood and into adulthood.
Eventually, with the possible failure of an upcoming operation looming over him, Burger decided to have his left leg amputated.
Since then he has been helped by, Kobus van der Merwe, the owner of the Spar at which he works, at the Terrace Shopping Centre, as well as by the state and his family.
As Burger supports his wife and their six-year-old daughter, Elzaan, he needs his job, but can no longer perform his duties with the same fervour as previously.
Clinton Maritz, owner of Local Connection Real Estate, in Pretoria Road, has pledged the first R1 000 and urged other local businesses to do the same.
Loubser followed suit by pledging another R1 000.
For more information or to make a donation, contact Terrace Pharmacy on 011 968 1060, or visit the store at the Terrace Shopping Centre, on Pretoria Road, Rynfield.
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