An appeal to help Olivedale shooting victim
OLIVEDALE – A campaign has been started by the ex-high school friends of Matthew Mayston to raise much-needed medical funds for his treatment.
A campaign has been started by the ex-high school friends of Matthew Mayston to raise much-needed medical funds for his treatment.
“On behalf of Matt’s family, we would just like to thank everyone for your kind and selfless support. We could not have begun to imagine the overwhelming support this campaign has received,” said ex-Bryanston High School friend Cayley Jorgensen.
The campaign started on 17 June and has thus far generated almost R300 000 in generous donations from friends, family and the kind hearts of community members, both locally and internationally. Due to the fact that Mathew had to be airlifted to Milpark Hospital and stabilised there, some costs have occurred.
Not being on a medical aid or a hospital plan, Matthew had to be transferred to the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital for further treatment.
“The costs of this whole ordeal are astronomically high if you are not on medical aid. Thankfully he is receiving good treatment there, but we do worry about further costs that will arise after his treatment,” said Matthew’s father Anthony Mayston.
The drive also aims to alleviate the stress of payment that may arise if Matthew needs further medical treatment after his hospitalisation. Jorgensen said the campaign initially started with a target of R100 000.
“We had hoped that within a couple of weeks we could rally the support together to reach that amount, but we have been blown away with the response of reaching that target and doubling it within 24 hours. This has once again shown the amazing friend we all have. We know the family are looking at millions of rands going into Matt’s full recovery, and we are eternally grateful for any amounts raised thus far,” she added.
Jorgensen concluded that if anyone would like to donate to help Matthew in his recovery and to assist the family in paying the medical bills, they were welcome to do so.All funds will go towards covering the initial medical bills and rehabilitation support that Matthew will need thereafter.
Donate: www.backabuddy.co.za/matthew-mayston
