Should you ever doubt the importance of your donations, however small, please read this update on our dear little friend, Thendo. At the end of 2009 we received an urgent message from our friend Suzi, Director of Vhutshilo Mountain School (see January 2010 blog & picture). She told us of a former student who was very ill from persistent vomiting caused by a reaction to his HIV drugs. While volunteers were able to drive him to a hospital in distant Johannesburg, funds were unavailable for his gogo (granny) to accompany him nor was there money for incidentals and transport home. Because of your donations, HFL was able to immediately assist Thendo and his family. Recent correspondence from Suzi updates us on Thendo’s progress: “Upon a recent visit to Nwanedi…..I was bowled over by a very happy, very robust little boy. I wanted to weep as he looks so different from that thin, frightened little boy that we had to rush to JHB….and then I hear “I love you Suzi, I fine.” So far the new regime is working well and he does not seem to suffer from side effects that we were so worried about. After years of fighting with the authorities we were able at last to access his foster grant, and also his gogo’s pension, so they have money to buy food etc. which will also make a huge difference to his well being. Thank you to all HFL supporters!”
There is very little we can add to this joyful ending except, “Thank You! “ and “Stay Well!”
