We TELL the stories of patients waiting for a transplant as well as transplant recipients. These stories are featured on our social media pages as either #WaitingWednesday or #TransplantTuesday. By telling these stories, we raise awareness about the benefit of an organ transplant and highlight the plight of people waiting for a transplant.
Transplant Tuesdays: Mario’s Heart Transplant Story At 31, Mario Nobrega, from Cape Town spent over a year on the transplant waiting list, navigating uncertainty, changing
On #TransplantTuesday, we share the story of this tiny heart warrior, whose family’s dreams of first smiles and first steps were overshadowed by the need
Meet Noncedo Ndlwana (38) from Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape. A Masters student in Journalism & Media Studies at Wits, and a real-life hero who donated a
For our #TransplantTuesday feature, we share the inspiring story of 23-year-old Phamela Mavundza from Acadia, Pretoria; alive today because a grieving family found the courage
Meet Benji Altschuler — a 30-year-old Chartered Accountant from Johannesburg, whose life changed when he donated a kidney to his young son, a gift of
Daniel Matsoso, 49, from Alexandra, Johannesburg, received a life-saving kidney transplant more than two decades ago and continues to inspire others through his journey. 1.
Rosan Oosthuizen, 60, from Wellington in the Western Cape, shares the remarkable story of meeting her living kidney donor at a high school reunion. After
Meet Annatjie Nel, a 49-year-old from the North Coast of KZN, whose journey of love and sacrifice has touched many. In May 2024, Annatjie donated
Mia, a 17-year-old from KwaZulu-Natal, has a rare disease that leads to kidney failure and eventually liver failure. Her sister, who shares the same condition,
Introducing Clint Read, a vibrant spirit soaking up the sun on the KZN mid-south coast at 57! Clint’s path took a remarkable twist with a
Meet Mark Nortjie, 43 from Eastwood, Pietermaritzburg. After his kidney transplant he was able to enjoy athletics and break a South African long jump record.
Meet Marelize Visser, a selfless soul from Cape Town, South Africa, with a heart-warming story to share! 1. Which organ did you donate, and in
Rita Koning donated a kidney to her son, Siegfried and we told her story on our #TransplantTuesday feature last week. Read what impact the donation
Rita König, 64, from Pretoria, donated her left kidney to her son. Rita is a keen cyclist and has competed in the 947 Cycle Race
Dev Moodley, 63 years old from Pretoria East, received a kidney transplant in 1995 and has been living an active life since his transplant more
Alice Vosloo, cofounder and CFO of TELL is our #TransplantTuesday feature today. Alice, 37 from Jo’burg shares her story of having two bilateral lung transplants.
Today’s #TransplantTuesday feature is our very own Fawn Kruger, co-founder and Marketing Director of TELL. Fawn, 34 from Johannesburg shares her journey of a double
Koketso Ramaboea, 33 years old, from Honeydew, Johannesburg spent 3 years on the waiting list for a liver. Read her story in our #TransplantTuesdays feature.
On #TransplantTuesday we feature the story of Lolly Mamahlodi, 32 years old, from Mamelodi Pretoria. 1. Which organ did you receive, and in what year?I
On #TransplantTuesday we feature the story of Theresa Bester, 51 years old, from Durbanville, Cape Town. Her best friend shared her spare. 1. Which organ
On #TransplantTuesday we feature the story of Daphney Mmatau Maluleka, 68 years old, from Danhouse Hammanskraal. 1. Which organ did you receive, and in what
Caleigh Truyens, 30, from Centurion, is featured in today’s #WaitingWednesday post. 1. When were you diagnosed with organ failure and which organ are you waiting
Duran Thomas from Worchester in the Western Cape was blessed with a new kidney at the beginning of last year. His mom, Michelle Thomas, shares
We interviewed Jordan, a 25 year old from Bloemfontein about his kidney transplant. 1. Which organ did you receive, and in what year?Kidney- February 2018
