Hot Cares supports family in their battle with Myotonic Dystrophy

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Lynette reached out for help with her daughter Karen and grandchildren Marno and Meane, who suffer from Myotonic Dystrophy.
Marno urgently needs a Bipap machine to manage his nighttime breathing issues, while Karen and Meane also require Bipap and Cpap machines.
Karen, a single mother and qualified teacher, relies heavily on her parents due to her condition and recent back surgery. The family's financial burden is immense, with Lynette’s husband taking a second job to cover food, medical expenses, and therapy costs.
5 Aug 2024 English South Africa Non-Profit · Non-Profit

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