Helders Recovery

By: Helder Afonseca Ribeiro
Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/helder-afonseca-ribeiro-5778466112218389457
Date Created: 8 December 2023

Funds Raised:
R 98 482

Fundraising Target:
R 100 000

Personal message

On Wednesday the 15th of November, Helder collapsed at the gym at 8am. The paramedics were called and he was taken to hospital, where many tests, sonars scans were done.

On Thursday 16th an MRI revealed that he had suffered a Cerrebellar Stroke.

On Friday 17th of November, his physician had him sent from the ICU to the medical ward, and unfortunately throughout that day, despite me constantly questioning his condition, he continued to deteriorate.

At 20h45 I made them move him back to ICU, and exactly an hour later I got the call the call to say that his condition had deteriorated rapidly, and the neurosurgeon had to intubate him, and do an emergency brain scan. I waited for the second call to confirm that they would need to take him into surgery for a drain to be inserted. The next few hours we didn't know whether he would wake up again.

Thankfully, he fought through and the following morning was stable but sedated.

He spent roughly 12 days intubated and with a drain in his head.

He is currently in the process of being admitted to a Rehabilitation Centre to work on his physical strength and getting him strong enough to come home to us.

We have had such an outpouring of love and prayers that have carried us through this and for that I am eternally grateful. x

If anyone is able to make a small contribution to his medical costs, as our hospital plan does not cover all the rehabilitation costs and additional expenses, it would mean the world to us as a family.

Much love and many thanks,

Candy x

Donations

Jan 05, 2024 - R 500.00
"Love, light and strength to you all xxx" - Meg’s and Warren

Dec 28, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Sarah

Dec 24, 2023 - USD $ 116.91 Fees covered
"Love you guys! We sending all our love and strength. 💕💕" - The Reid’s

Dec 19, 2023 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 14, 2023 - USD $ 57.94 Fees covered
"Get well soon!" - Anonymous

Dec 12, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Praying for healing & strength." - Sabrina Coelho

Dec 12, 2023 - USD $ 84.94 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 12, 2023 - USD $ 28.31 Fees covered
"We will keep praying for Helders speedy recovery. Thinking of you and the kids, it's going to be a long journey, but your family's love will carry you through." - Leicha and girls

Dec 12, 2023 - USD $ 28.31 Fees covered
"Sending love and strength your way ❤️" - Sam and Blake

Dec 12, 2023 - R 462.75 Fees covered
"May God heal and bless you completely 🙏" - Anonymous

Dec 12, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 11, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 11, 2023 - USD $ 104.73
"Get well soon ❤️" - Ida

Dec 11, 2023 - R 250.00 Fees covered
"You are all amazing in your strength and love. May you keep going strong Helder. Xxx" - Tania

Dec 11, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you a speedy recovery." - Ivo Branco

Dec 11, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 11, 2023 - USD $ 399.79 Fees covered
"Wish you and your family strength through these trying time. All of the best for Helder" - Anonymous

Dec 11, 2023 - USD $ 52.77
"" - Catherine

Dec 10, 2023 - USD $ 28.49 Fees covered
"Wishing Helder a speedy recovery. Sending you all lots of love x" - Elna Wichmann Heath

Dec 10, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 10, 2023 - R 2 000.00 Fees covered
"With love from Madeira. Get well soon Helder xxx" - Teresa Nunes

Dec 10, 2023 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 10, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Praying for his speedy recovery" - Anonymous

Dec 10, 2023 - USD $ 216.10 Fees covered
"May you go from strength to strength with your beautiful family xx" - B @uk

Dec 10, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Alexia Radulovic

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"You got this" - The Munro’s

Dec 10, 2023 - USD $ 263.69
"Wishing you a speedy recovery Helder. Thinking of you from your family in New Zealand 🤗" - Judy

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Wishing your husband a speedy recovery. Sending lots of love your way🩷" - Kirsty Nel

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Thinking of you all and wishing Helder a full and super speedy recovery 🤍" - Catherine

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Wishing you a speedy recovery Helder. You got this!" - Abigail

Dec 10, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Wishing Helder a speedy recovery. Praying for you guys. From Nadia G." - Nadia G.

Dec 10, 2023 - R 1 000.00 Fees covered
"Get well soon💐" - The O’Donovans

Dec 09, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"Get well soon Helder xx MF and Family" - Anonymous

Dec 09, 2023 - R 500.00
"Forca Helder ❤️" - Anonymous

Dec 09, 2023 - USD $ 284.91 Fees covered
"You've got this primo! Sending you strength, love and good vibes from your cousins in Australia xo" - Suz, Adam and kids

Dec 09, 2023 - R 500.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 09, 2023 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
"Sending strength and love" - Carrie & Victor

Dec 08, 2023 - USD $ 54.03 Fees covered
"❤️🙏" - Ali and Mark

Dec 08, 2023 - USD $ 63.40
"Wishing you well Helder ❤️ sending love and strength to the whole family. We’re thinking of you from the UK. Kim, Tom, Layla and Reese x" - Kim

Dec 08, 2023 - R 5 000.00 Fees covered
"Sending all our love" - Anonymous

Dec 08, 2023 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Anonymous

Dec 08, 2023 - R 1 000.00
"Miracles can happen. Wish you Helder a full recovery" - Latouf

Dec 08, 2023 - R 10 000.00 Fees covered
"" - Lyndz & Dave

Dec 08, 2023 - USD $ 53.28
"" - Anonymous

Dec 08, 2023 - USD $ 26.64
"" - Anonymous

Dec 08, 2023 - R 200.00 Fees covered
"Get well soon. x" - Anonymous

Statistics

Fundraising target

R 100 000.00

Donations to date