Nathan Never Gives up

On 23 November 2025, our world changed forever when Sylvia's 10-year-old son, Nathan, was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), an aggressive blood cancer.

Nathan is many things, a passionate rugby player, a bright and clever thinker, a funny soul who keeps us laughing, and above all, a kind and caring young boy. Even in the toughest fight of his life, he shows courage beyond his years.

Rugby is his heart.

Nathan proudly played number 12 for Khoza Rugby Club and number 7 for his high school. He is one of those rare players who can step into almost any position when the team needs him, just like South Africa’s famous Bomb Squad. Wherever he plays, he gives everything. Our dream is for him to run onto the Rugby field again, have a bright future where he could one day play for the famous South African Springboks, and hopefully become part of their famous “Bomb Squad”

Now he is fighting the biggest match of his life.

The Treatment He Needs

Nathan’s treatment journey is long and intensive. It includes:

• Multiple phases of chemotherapy over the next 2 to 3 years

• Regular hospital admissions

• Blood and platelet transfusions

• Bone marrow monitoring

• Specialist oncology care

• Supportive medication to prevent infection and manage side effects

This treatment cannot be interrupted. Consistency is critical in beating T-Cell ALL.

Update on Nathan’s Treatment

Nathan began his Induction phase on 23 November and completed it in December. During this time, he required multiple blood and platelet transfusions. Because Nathan reacts to platelets, he needs medication before transfusions to prevent complications.

He is now in his HR Block phase, where he receives chemotherapy for one full week (Monday–Saturday), followed by three weeks of recovery. This cycle will continue for the next six months.

The Monday after each chemo week, he begins 10 days of injections in his legs to help rebuild his white blood cell count.

This year alone, Nathan has already required two blood transfusions and one platelet transfusion.

The good news is that Nathan is responding well, and his doctors are happy with his progress.

We thank Jesus for the healing that has already taken place in his body.

The Family's Financial Reality

We are walking this journey without medical aid. Although we are in the process of securing medical insurance, Nathan’s diagnosis is considered a pre-existing condition, which means his treatment is not covered. As a result, we are responsible for the full cost of his ongoing care.

Chemotherapy, hospital admissions, transfusions, specialist consultations, medications, and ongoing monitoring come with overwhelming costs. Extended hospital stays also impact income and daily stability.

Our goal is R400,000 to secure consistent, uninterrupted treatment and create a safety buffer for the months ahead. It is not the entire bill, but it is enough to get him the most critical medical treatment right now.

We are currently at 40% of our goal.

That means we are closer than we were yesterday, but we still need help to cross the line.

How Your Support Helps

Your contribution will:

• Ensure Nathan’s treatment continues without dangerous delays

• Provide access to the best possible care available to him

• Reduce financial pressure so we can focus fully on supporting him

• Help us help Nathan get back onto the rugby field

You are not just donating.

You are joining his team

A Call to the Rugby Community

To rugby clubs, teammates, coaches, and supporters:

Nathan has always shown up for his team.

Now we are asking the rugby community to show up for him.

Let’s help number 12.

Let’s help number 7.

Let’s help our little Bomb Squad player fight this battle and run onto the field again.

Cancer may have tackled him.

But this game isn’t over.