Injured EG Jansen learner may be in hospital for eight weeks
The family has opened a Back a Buddy page to raise money for his medical expenses.
Tryston Jansen van Vuuren, a Grade Nine learner from Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen who was seriously injured when a tractor tyre fell on him, is now an inspiration to his parents and friends.
The boy was seriously injured when the tyre fell on him on September 13 while he and friends were playing with it.
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School staff immediately assisted and emergency services were called to the scene. The boy was airlifted to a hospital in Alberton.
According to his parents, Michelle and Jan, Tryston is doing well and has been transferred to a normal ward.
“Tryston is a machine and he remained religious despite everything. We’re so proud of him. He is an inspiration.”
Jan explained Tryston broke his pelvis, the bone above his coccyx and cracked a vertebra. His neck is also slightly hurt.
“It seems like he will have to stay in hospital for six to eight weeks. He must also undergo rehabilitation to learn how to strengthen his muscles,” said Jan.
The parents said they do not harbour any bad feelings towards the school. “It was a freak accident. The boys were just being boys,” said Jan.
The school and its governing body also handed the parents a hamper with items sweets to the parents on September 17.
The school’s reception personal also wore T-shirts that read “Die kantoortannies skenk bloed vir Tryston” at the school’s blood drive. Jan expressed his gratitude to all those who supported Tryston and his family.
“All the support means the world to us and we appreciate all the messages and prayers and support from the community. A special thanks to Sandy Dreyer and everybody else that kept him calm during the incident.
“We’re also thankful for the great service we received from Netcare 911 and the trauma unit of the Netcare Union Hospital,” said Jan.
Furthermore, the family started a Back a Buddy page https://www.backabuddy.co.za/ tryston-jansen-van-vuuren to raise funds for his medical expenses.
Anyone who would like to donate may also contact the family on 071 673 6785.
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