Support for the Toddler Whisperer
- By: Miranda Nomakathini Kuselo Phongolo
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/miranda-nomakathini-kuselo-phongolo-5820029777428080824
- Date Created: 25 January 2024
Personal message
Miranda Kuselo is well known to all the parents of the Cornerstone Children's Centre as the staff member who has a special way with children but especially toddlers
between the ages of 1 - 3 years. We like to call her the 'Toddler Whisperer'!
She hasbeen working at Cornerstone since 2018 as the Assistant in the Toddlers' Class. During this time she was diagnosed with Diabetes 1 and has been fighting an ongoing battle to keep her blood sugar levels under control.
Unfortunately, in early December 2023, she had to undergo an amputation below the knee to one of her legs. Being the happy, bubbly person that she is, she has not let this get her down, continuing to approach life with enthusiasm.
She has every intention of returning to work in the near future, depending on her rate of healing and ability to have a prosthetic limb to replace the loss of her own limb.
We appeal to all the parents whose children she has cared for during her time of employ at Cornerstone to contribute to this Back-a-Buddy fund. Although Miranda will be able to receive some financial aid from the Unemployment Insurance Fund during her time of recuperation, we would like to help her financially during the next few months when she will suffer a loss of earnings. This fund will also help her to afford a prosthetic leg and the months of physiotherapy she will need to make a full recovery for mobility.
Donations
- Feb 29, 2024 - R 700.00 Fees covered
- "Sending all our love and positive thoughts for your healing journey ❤️💜💖" - Cornerstone
- Feb 26, 2024 - R 300.00 Fees covered
- "You've got this, Miranda! Good luck with the road ahead xx Keep smiling ♡" - Anonymous
- Feb 20, 2024 - R 1 000.00
- "Praying for a speedy recovery." - Sune Fick
- Jan 27, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Get well soon Miranda! We love you" - Nicole
- Jan 26, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "We miss you, hope you will grow stronger every day!" - Isla
- Jan 25, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "We are rooting for you all the way! 🩷 Stay positive!" - Chanell du Plessis
- Jan 25, 2024 - R 500.00 Fees covered
- "Praying for lots of strength for the road of healing ahead." - Anonymous
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 50 000.00Donations to date
R 4 000.00Support for the Toddler Whisperer Campaign
Miranda Kuselo, beloved as the 'Toddler Whisperer' at Cornerstone Children's Centre, has been an assistant in the toddlers' class since 2018. Despite being diagnosed with Diabetes 1, she's maintained a special connection with the children. Unfortunately, she recently underwent a below-the-knee amputation. We're appealing to parents to contribute to a Back-a-Buddy fund to support her during her recovery, including covering loss of earnings and expenses for a prosthetic leg and physiotherapy.