Daily Dispatch readers have rallied to the aid of a Cambridge township woman suffering from a blood circulation disorder, Ischaemia.
Zanele Nete, 29, who worked as a fruit picker in the Western Cape for many years, has had her one leg amputated as a result of the debilitating disease.
Until now, she has been forced to crawl or rely on others to get to places. Residents of Cambridge Township have come out in support of Nete, who shares a shack with her unemployed mother.
After the Dispatch highlighted her plight, a number of Good Samaritans came forward offering support. A wheelchair, one of more than five offered, was delivered to the newspaper’s offices on Saturday.
A Dispatch team yesterday delivered the wheelchair to an overjoyed Nete, who said people had been calling on her every day showing support since the report was published.
“I am humbled by the support and phone calls by people who have pledged their support.
“Last Friday alone, five people have promised to give me wheelchairs and this one was delivered. “
East London resident, Ken Mazomba, who donated the wheelchair, said he was touched by Nete’s story.
“I wanted to assist where I can. Without the media we would not know about her plight. I will see what else I can do to help her, I am willing to go an extra mile,” said Mazomba.
Four years ago, Nete’s right leg was amputated above the knee at Eerste River Hospital after being diagnosed with Ischaemia, a disease which restricts blood flow to tissue causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive). Nete said she would be able to visit her nearest clinic now.
“I can go there without any worry that I had to hire a taxi. My neighbours will push me in my chair,” she said with a beaming smile. — bonganif@dispatch.co.za
VIDEO: Things moving nicely along for Nete – thanks to readers
Zanele Nete, 29, who worked as a fruit picker in the Western Cape for many years, has had her one leg amputated as a result of the debilitating disease.
Until now, she has been forced to crawl or rely on others to get to places. Residents of Cambridge Township have come out in support of Nete, who shares a shack with her unemployed mother.
After the Dispatch highlighted her plight, a number of Good Samaritans came forward offering support. A wheelchair, one of more than five offered, was delivered to the newspaper’s offices on Saturday.
A Dispatch team yesterday delivered the wheelchair to an overjoyed Nete, who said people had been calling on her every day showing support since the report was published.
“I am humbled by the support and phone calls by people who have pledged their support.
“Last Friday alone, five people have promised to give me wheelchairs and this one was delivered. “
East London resident, Ken Mazomba, who donated the wheelchair, said he was touched by Nete’s story.
“I wanted to assist where I can. Without the media we would not know about her plight. I will see what else I can do to help her, I am willing to go an extra mile,” said Mazomba.
Four years ago, Nete’s right leg was amputated above the knee at Eerste River Hospital after being diagnosed with Ischaemia, a disease which restricts blood flow to tissue causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive). Nete said she would be able to visit her nearest clinic now.
“I can go there without any worry that I had to hire a taxi. My neighbours will push me in my chair,” she said with a beaming smile. — bonganif@dispatch.co.za
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