Social Responsibility
Ecomed Medical is giving back to the community in every way we can.
Read below just some of our heart warming stories.
Teddython HOT 102.7FM
I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to Ben, a young man who has been helped by Ecomed’s generosity and to share how your support has made a significant difference in his life during an incredibly challenging time.
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Earlier this year, Ben faced an unexpected health crisis when he was diagnosed with a blood clot in his small intestine. Complications quickly followed, requiring emergency surgery and post-operative care. Due to issues with his medical aid, he was transferred to Steve Biko Hospital, where he underwent a critical operation to address the blockage.
Unfortunately, his journey became even more complex as he developed septicaemia shortly after his procedure at Steve Biko, which led to a life-threatening infection.
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After an additional surgery at a private hospital and a challenging two weeks in the ICU, Ben’s resilience brought him through, but he now faces an incisional hernia requiring further surgery as well as mounting medical bills not be covered by his medical aid. The strain of these medical and financial hurdles has been substantial, impacting Ben and his family emotionally, physically, and financially.
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Recognising the critical nature of his circumstances, Hot Cares directed Ecomed’s support to help Ben by covering the excess owing amount at Life Wilgers Hospital for his second surgery which came to R88,378.00.
Your contribution has provided Ben and his family with relief and a sense of hope amid these challenges. Thank you for your trust in us and for making this vital assistance possible. Your kindness and support have had a profound impact on Ben’s life, and we are deeply grateful.
A Flight to Aunt Nonnie
Miané Pretorius was born at 39 weeks on 7 June 2017 as a healthy baby weighing 2.8 kg. She was never sick, a normal child and her vaccination appointments and check-ups at the pediatrician never showed anything abnormal in her health. In January 2023 she displays very yellow, remains very tired and gets a very high fever every afternoon at the same time.
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She is admitted to the South African Hospital for antibiotics treatment, and to do a liver biopsy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy. All the medical team could note was that there was inflammation and small potatoes in her colon and liver that were displaying like "spiders". Miané is diagnosed with an immune disease that is not only incurable, but that has had an effect on her liver.
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This diagnosis, during which her liver systematically hardens, is known as liver cirrhosis. Miané's parents are at a crossroads with the fact that the immune disease is affecting the liver, and the option for a liver transplant is being sabotaged by the immune disease.
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Unfortunately, the Pretorius family can now only go on with the medication she is currently taking in order to stabilize and ease her quality of life. Miané, her Mother Allison, Father Johan and Brother Handré came to visit GROOTfm 90.5
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A BIG THANK YOU to Jenny's Travel , Ecomed Medical and Caring Daisies who helped this dream of Miané come true. Beloved Miané, enjoy your visit with Aunt Nonnie!
JHB Eye Hospital
In South Africa, cataracts are a major cause of avoidable #blindness, affecting more than 370 000 people.
HOT 102.7 FM Cares and Ecomed Medical partnered with the JHB Eye Hospital to change the lives of 140 people through cataract surgeries.
Volunteer Rescue Team
Well done to the Volunteer Rescue Team for all you hard work and dedication over this past week end.
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The team was stationed in Warden and was called to help the the community in Harrismith.
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They assisted along side the local farmers on their tractors to deliver food and water to those stranded during the snow storm.
We are proud to support these selfless individuals who volunteer their time to helping others in need.
Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in SA
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Watch as 2-year-old Wikus hears sound for the first time with his cochlear implants! His heartfelt reaction is a clear indication that he can hear, and we’re deeply grateful for everyone who has supported him on this incredible journey.Welcome to a world of sound, little one!
Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss in SA
We still celebrate the special milestone of 1-year-old Leah Strydom, when she heard sound for the first time with her cochlear implant! Activated on October 25th, her joyful reaction is nothing short of amazing. We are incredibly thankful to all the donors who made this possible! Happy hearing little one!
Silverfields Veterinary Clinic
Lebo, a cherished colleague at Silverfields Veterinary Clinic for a decade, is renowned in the community as the "dog whisperer" and "cat charmer." Sadly, he's currently grappling with a severe leg bone infection, causing excruciating pain and impairing his ability to fulfil his duties as a kennel assistant effectively.
As a kennel assistant, Lebo's livelihood is directly affected. The persistent pain compromises his capacity to work and provide for himself and his family. He urgently needs surgery to clean out the infection as it is in the actual bone and can't drain by itself.
Lebo has been through the government hospitals but has been moved from pillar to post and advised of their lengthy waiting periods. The surgery he urgently requires comes with a staggering cost of up to R100,000.
Time is of the essence, and without timely intervention, Lebo's health and livelihood hang in the balance.
Rock of Hope Place of Safety
BUDDIES!! YOU DID IT AGAIN!! What a blessing!!! Ecomed Medical thank you for blessing our babies with oxygen and other medical equipment needed. This saves our babies for being admitted to hospital.
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Thank you for making such a remarkable difference in our life! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
University of the Free State in Bloemfontein
During the inaugural day festivities at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein on 1st of February 2024, Ecomed Medical was honored to donate a cutting-edge Mindray SV600 ventilator to the university.
This generous donation was celebrated with a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by 500 first year students, representatives from UFS, esteemed faculty members, Ecomed Medical and Mindray.
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The ceremony marked the beginning of a collaborative partnership between Ecomed Medical, Mindray and UFS, aimed at offering continuous support and training while fostering progressive education and learning opportunities.
SANCCOB Saves Seabirds
Thank You to our friends Ecomed Medical for the donation of two Oxygen Concentrators for SANCCOB's seabird hospitals in Cape Town and Gqeberha!
Oxygen concentrators deliver oxygen to our avian patients that undergo anaesthetic, and help the patients that have difficulty breathing. This equipment is truly essential!
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Ecomed has kindly donated the servicing and maintenance of their supplied equipment for years now and we remain grateful for their continued generosity to our organisation.
Tori The Cat
That's wonderful news to hear!
It's heartwarming to know that Ecomed was able to assist Ken Baker in Cape Town with the necessary oxygen for Tori, his cat.
It's a relief to hear that Tori is now breathing without difficulty.
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If there's anything else Ecomed can do to help, please don't hesitate to let them know.
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Wishing Tori a continued recovery and good health!
Hospice Midlands
A big thank you once again to Ecomed Medical for servicing our oxygen concentrator for mahala.
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Your support enables us to continue to do our home based care services.
Crocheting Block to Block
Ecomed Medical Pretoria Branch joined the Crochet Safari Marathon last week.
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Crocheting block to block to make blankets to hand out to under pillaged during the cold winter.
Groot FM
We are stunned, blessed and surprised by this morning's visit at GROOTfm 90.5!!! 345 packs of nappies, lots of baby clothes and toys, and the best of it.... 6x babysavers for all our other homes!! Thank you Lord for helping us save lives! Thank you to WeBuyCars , Ecomed Medical , Cosmo Industrial and Caring Daisies ... You did it, and we are beyond grateful! You are amazing. Thank you GROOT FM and all the listeners for being the taking hands with us, you are wind beneath our wings!!
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Thank you to Dream Hotels & Resorts for spoiling all our house parents with a weekend away! We love you!
Volunteer Rescue Team
The Volunteer Rescue Team is dedicated to helping others on our roads.
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This rescue teams spends most weekends assisting the traffic police and emergency services on the high traffic roads.
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Ecomed Medical supports this incredible team to ensure they have the correct equipment to help those in need.
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Thank you to the team for all the great work you do on our roads.
Discovers CHC
Discoverers CHC celebrated their Nurses Day on the 19th of May.
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We, at Ecomed Medical, wanted to show our appreciation by ensuring the nurses had plenty of treats at their party.
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Thank you to all the nurses for your hard work and dedication.
BeautiQ
Toffi's diy oxygen tank installed and SPONSORED by Ecomed! We are ready for recovery and I have no words to explain my gratitude!
I am surrounded by the best people ever and the support is just amazing!
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Thank you for being part of this chapter
Soshanguve animal shelter and Educentre NPC
We would love to thank Ecomed Medical for the continued support, Through your support we are able to meet our monthly overheads, help support our children feeding program, able to feed community dogs, do outreaches, educate people in the township about acceptable and unacceptable behaviors towards animals, we are able to go out and rescue animals in distress, attend to animal emergencies, take care of animals at our animal shelter, take care of vet bills and be able to afford paying our helpers at the shelter.
We really are grateful for your assistance and hope and wish we can continue this path together as Ecomed medical has been the integral part of our growth.
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Thank you for believing in us and supporting our cause from the early stages of our development until now.
Mr. Unathi Madolo
Congratulation Mr. Unathi Madolo for completing the Two Oceans Marathon.
Mr. Madolo approached Ecomed Medical about a sponsorship for his wish to participate in the Two Oceans Marathon. We were proud to be a part of Mr. Madolo's goal.
Pink Drive
Ecomed Medical supports PinkDrive in many ways: by doing a monthly donation of R20,000 and by donating PPE to keep the PinkDrive medical staff safe while out in the public doing our services. A big Pink thank you to EcoMed for all your support
Hailey Lindemann
Daughter helps grandma with collection for an oxygen machine.
Hailey Lindemann is an exceptional six-year-old who has a big dream to one day have her own jewelry shop. She makes jewellery, which she sells to her friends at school. Last year October, her grandmother, Lientjie van Niekerk, was diagnosed with Level 4 heart failure. Hailey decided to use the income from her sales to buy her grandmother an oxygen machine.
Hailey, her mother Martie Lindemann, and her grandmother came to visit GROOTfm 90.5.
Jorina Fourie Holtzhausen
Ecomed Medical you are amazing thank you very much for all your help with the oxygen, you are friendly, clever and fast and truly angels.
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The best service I have ever received.
Oxygen Concentrator Donation
Ecomed Medical found another patient in need.
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We stepped in to help her with a donation of an oxygen concentrator.
Pink Drive Midmar
Ecomed Medical participated in the PinkDrive 50th Midmar Mile which is the worlds largest open water swim.
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They were incredibly fortunate to have a strong team of swimmers who raise funds through the Charity 8 Mile swim each year at Midmar Mile.
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Well done to our Ecomed ladies!
The Cradle of Hope NPC South Africa
The Cradle of Hope NPC South Africa are an independent social upliftment and community development organisation with their core focus being assisting women & children who find themselves in desperate need.
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Ecomed Medical joined hands with The Cradle of Hope during the festive season to give back to the community and spread the festive season joy.
Cupcakes of Hope
On World Cancer Day, Ecomed Medical participated in the Cupcakes of hope event on the 6th of February 2023.
Cupcakes of hope is very close to Ecomed’s heart as we cross paths with so many children with life-threatening diseases on a daily basis.
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Ecomed joined hands with Cupcakes of Hope to raise funds for this non-profit organisation, selling 160 cupcakes on the day.
Execu-Med Sub Acute Facility
On behalf of Execu-Med Sub Acute Facility in Krugersdorp management, myself and Sr Corrie Ayres, we would like to thank you for your generous donation of the oxygen concentrators.
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Execu Med is a functional healthcare facility which offers a comprehensive medical service to variety of patients post operatively and post prolonged admission in an acute hospital. With your generous assistance we are now able to provide more patients with oxygen when needed.
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We would again like to extend a warm thank you to Ecomed Medical for helping us and our patients.
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Juanita Calvert
Execu Med Sub Acute
Chesed Jamu
Chesed Jamu was diagnosed last year in January when he was almost 3 years old with neuroblastoma. Chased was in ICU when he started chemotherapy which was done for 6 months until August last year.
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Around June 2022 they did surgery to remove the tumor which was not a success because the tumor had grown around the main blood vessels in the abdomen.
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From there we then proceeded to do radiation the whole month of October and part of November. Early December on check up the doctor said the cancer had moved to his neck so we started Chemotherapy to keep it at bay.
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At that time his left leg was now very painful so the doctors gave him morphine. We went back last week Thursday for check up that's when he had to go on oxygen and received blood as his hemoglobin was very low. That was when we were told no treatment will continued as his bone marrow has crashed and therefore we need to go home and care for him there with painkillers.
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Thank you for helping supply oxygen to the 4 year old child and loaning him a machine.
Ecomed and staff rock.
Pet Beyer
Sonia Oosthuizen
Hi,
I just want to say thank you to you're team that came out blessing me with an oxygen machine to get through my hard days.
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I really do appreciate each and everyone of you guys
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Big thanks to Sonja who made it possible.
Sonia Oosthuizen
Golden Harvest Retirement Village
Ecomed Medical sponsored the Golden Harvest Retirement Village for their Golf Day and Christmas Lunch.
Single mother Noku
Single mother Noku really has been through the ringer, and it’s stories like hers that really pull at the heartstrings.
Losing two siblings in the space of a couple of weeks and being handed the responsibility of looking after their children, as well as her own, and all of this after spending the last year in chronic pain, after being injured at work.
Hot Cares just had to make a difference to her life this Christmas.
Panorama Estate
Ecomed Medical was invited to visit Panorama Estate on their Medical Day.
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With the help of Sr Sunette, we were able to make a donation to the Frail Care Centre.
Nazareth House
Ecomed Medical visited Nazareth House recently.
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Their unstoppable purpose has paved a movement of compassion and humanity – one that continues to build through the work of all who strive to make the world a better place.
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Nazareth Care African Region turns 138 in the year 2020. Over the last 3 centuries, they have helped to significantly improve the lives of thousands of impoverished communities and suffering children. In 1991, Nazareth House was the first home in South Africa to admit babies and young children with HIV/AIDS.
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Nazareth House gives everyone in its care the best possible care they need regardless of age, background, or circumstances.
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We hope the two oxygen concentrators can assist many lives that pass through your doors.
Liezel Meyer
Today we visited our Ecomed Medical Charista Chaz Grobler family,
We would NOT have come this far, if it weren't for you amazing people who have become such an Integral part of our lives, especially our girl's lives, and we are sooo extremely thankful to have you part of our journey!!!!!!!
Thank you for always making sure our girls are sorted and for being there for them at a moment's notice!!!!! We really do not see you as strangers or just an oxygen company, you truly are our family!!!
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Our girls saw "outside" for the very first time ever, and they couldn't stop staring at the trees outside Ecomed, and just basking in the awesomeness of the wonderous creation of God's own special handy work.
Was such a HUGE reminder that we should all just stop and smell the roses, the nature, the fresh air, it was just so gobsmacking to witness how they were just in absolute awe!!!
Katrien and Rudi
The title of Katrien's cry for help was: 'No money just an ENGINE for our Bakkie'. Katrien and Rudi are in a deep hole.
Last year, while visiting Rudi's mother in Vanderbijlpark, a large part of their income fell away when the engine of their vehicle broke. Rudi not only did garbage removal for their own bread and butter, but also for a man who lives on the street for whom you could offer a job.
Rudi started this job when he was laid off in February last year due to Covid 19. After sending out a multitude of CVs to get Rudi a new job, and no response, they sit with their hands in their hair, with worries, but also with hope. It's little, but it's there!
Yes, sometimes it is easy to say that someone should make a plan and be proactive. But sometimes, someone just needs a push of HOPE, a starting point to a next chapter.
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Read the full story: https://www.grootfm.co.za/2022/10/05/joumensemymense-saam-met-spar-geen-geld-net-n-enjin/?fbclid=IwAR20Na4w0KP0xgma383k2cog9raaAt3KtrQoBRgSg-M5X0TNnSLXnPHcG_8
Eugene
It is with a heart bursting with appreciation and gratitude to God and Ecomed for the wheel chair that Eugene received.
This means the world to him and his family. I pray that God will bless Ecomed and everyone person that assisted with the arrangement to make this wish a reality.
There is not enough words to describe how much this act of kindness means to better Eugene's life.
Anna's Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Ecomed Medical are very fortunate to have joined hands with Hot Cares to assist a patient in need.
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Anna needs to be on 24 hours Oxygen and was finding it very challenging during load shedding to keep her oxygen saturation levels over 90%.
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Ecomed Medical received the request from Hot Cares to reached out to Anna and we donated a portable oxygen concentrator to assist during these very trying times.
We are hoping this alleviates the stress and gives Anna peace of mind during load shedding.
The Love of Christ
TLC, 'The Love of Christ', is a children's home that was founded 30 years ago by a family, and has found families for more than 900 children during these 30 years.
Their starting point is 'we love, to let go', which in itself drives their team to get a baby placed with a family as soon as possible.
One of their big wishes is to put up a sign outside the gate that reads: 'The happiest place on earth'. And, that's exactly what our experience was with our visit.
What makes them different? There are so many elements! They not only take in babies, but sometimes also their mothers - to whom they then give the facilities to 'foster' their own child, as they refer to it. TLC's staff refer from early on, and acknowledge the children's 'tummy mummy' and explain to the children why they cannot live permanently with their 'tummy mummies'.
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Read the full story: https://www.grootfm.co.za/2022/10/26/joumensemymense-saam-met-spar-the-happiest-place-on-earth/?fbclid=IwAR2KVx2dRdNp0xlrPQQFrI0dCf1h2Mi8W0uDfmqrn3r5Zw4bLM4Cbfpo778
Mari en Drikus van der Merwe
Morning Ecomed,
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Where will I start, not words to say thank you enough.
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The news about Amanda hit us hard but didn't ask us for a moment why and why.
We just asked God to help and guide us so we could make it as easy as possible for her.
We didn't even know where to start and immediately within a week God had already sent us help by putting people like Storm and Ansie on our path.
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The word thank you is so small but means so much. We can only be forever grateful to Storm and Ansie and everyone involved with the help of the oximeter.
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We as a family sincerely care about this and know that Amanda is just as grateful for the Oximeter that helps her so much with breathing.
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From our hearts THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH THE LORD SEES YOU FOR THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE DOING.
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From the Le Roux Family
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Mari en Drikus van der Merwe
Mari and Drikus got an opportunity to live in a 3x6m 'Wendy house' near Drikus' brother. Here they will once again be surrounded by family and the necessary support for that #HOOPStoot for which they have been praying for so long.
Meanwhile, GROOTfm 90.5 paid them a visit, and provided an immediate boost of #HOPE through SPAR, with a gift voucher of R1 500, a gas bottle, and a financial donation thanks to Ecomed Medical - so that they can use their new house can be furnished for the next chapter.
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Read the full story: https://www.grootfm.co.za/2022/09/28/joumensemymense-saam-met-spar-as-jy-niks-behalwe-hoop-het-nie/?fbclid=IwAR1XoQHAnI4u6y2N5Za_-Vmei-fNJ6eJAb7vol3bVkHOiDkWjfo4RR6po2o
Elethu Cheshire Home
In the wake of the devastating fire at Elethu Cheshire Home for the Disabled a company has come forward to provide dignity to one of the residents who lost everything she owned in the blaze – including her electric wheelchair. Thank you Ecomed Medical
Hospice Milands
A big thank you to Kushal from Ecomed Medical who serviced our oxygen machines at no charge yesterday.
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Acts of kindness like this are greatly appreciated and allow us to save money to be spent in other areas.
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Thank you so much for your continued support.
United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa
Ecomed Medical (Pty) Ltd is very proud to have recently donated 10 brand new hospital beds to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa situated in Townsview, Johannesburg.
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The UCPA is currently home to around 40 children and adults who suffer from the effects of cerebral palsy. Public contributions are essential for the UCPA to provide specialised nursing care, medical care, physiotherapy, speech therapy, stimulation, schooling, food, clothing amongst other services for their patients.
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We hope the donation of hospital beds will go a long way in improving patient comfort and care.
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A big, heartfelt congratulations to the staff at the UCPA who continue to work tirelessly and take a lot of pride in their work.
Roche Meintjes
Baie dankie Sonja Nel, Sonja Mostert en Storm van der Merwe met julle donasie van n Nebulizer en Oximeter vir my 2 jarige wat hart probleme het. Dis mense soos julle wat mens hoop gee.
Roney Stephens
Cindy and Rodney Stephens have sent a request to us regarding their 2-year-old daughter, Roney's little feet. She has been for treatment at state hospitals, but experiences the experience every time as extremely traumatic.
Cindy does not currently have a job and her husband does 'casual jobs'. She is currently trying to generate an income by buying and selling second-hand clothes.
The financial implication of such an operation is hundreds-thousands of rands.
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For the full story and the video click the link: https://www.grootfm.co.za/.../joumensemymense-saam-met.../
Max
This little guy was attacked by a wild animal and sustained 4 broken ribs on his right side as well as severe tissue damage. He had a terrible pneumothorax and his left lung flattened.
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Ecomed donated an oxygen concentrator so Max could be released from hospital and recovery at home with his family.
Oxygen Concentrator Donation
Dear Ecomed,
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You have no idea how much this suction machine helps my little boy and can not say enough thanks to you.
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You are a guardian angels.
Thank you very much.
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Tebogo Maredi
Tebogo Maredi is a 32-year-old man who lost his job as an operational manager due to distractions and then decided to make a difference in Soshanguve community. He started educating children on how to treat animals - with love, respect and compassion. With initiatives like the “Walk the Dog Challenge,” he taught them that a dog can be so much more than a pet – a companion, a lifelong friend, and someone to talk to when circumstances at home get tough.
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The GROOTfm 90.5 team and our friends from SPAR, Ecomed Medical , INANI StartWell Foundation ,
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For the whole story and the photos click on the link. https://www.grootfm.co.za/.../joumensemymense-saam-met.../
Anrika & Alvin Bruinders
Thank you for the excellent service that you provided to us! You guys are truly passionate about what you do! It’s great to know that there are people who value their patients and believe in what they do!
Highly recommend Ecomed!
Biggarsberg Primary School
Biggarsberg Primary School has a staggering 800 students enrolled, and many of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Armed with this knowledge,
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Ecomed proudly donated a nebuliser to ensure that students, such as the girl in picture who has chronic asthma but has no medication or even an OTC bronchodilator, are able to effectively manage conditions in times of need.
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Principal, Michelle Du Plessis from Biggarsberg Primary School, and Princess who is the “mother” to all the students.
SANCCOB
Ecomed Medical visited SANCCOB saves seabirds last week.
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We were privileged enough to be invited to take a tour of the facility and learn about all the rescues they take part in.
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This rescue organisation relies solely on donations.
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Ecomed decided to donate a first aid kit, an oxygen concentrator, and a suction unit to the facility.
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Thank you SANCCOB for all the great work you do!
Ronan Benson
Ronan Benson was born on the 02 September 2021 and has not had an easy start to life.
Ronan has been admitted to hospital on numerous occasions with nutritional issues, severe reflux, pneumonia, and his oxygen levels that are low.
This little boy’s parents have not only struggled with his health but due to finances they were only able to see Ronan for 15 minutes a day when they could afford the transport.
For Ronan to be able to go home, he requires an oxygen concentrator to sustain his oxygen levels.
Ecomed Medical stepped in and donated an oxygen concentrator to assist Ronan on this difficult journey.
Ronan is now home with his family.
Ben and Donne
Ecomed Medical was touched by Ben and Donne's story.
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They have been through a life changing experience and we wanted to help in a way that allowed them to spend time together.
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Read the full story on the link below:
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Ntando Mdlalose
Little "Bumble Bee" had a touch-and-go start to life. As a newborn, she contracted meningitis in hospital, had a stroke from the medication, which left her with cerebral palsy.
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Thank you to Jacaranda 94.2 and the Good Morning Angels for allowing Ecomed Medical to be a part of this amazing story.
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We wish Ntando Mdlalose and her family many happy and safe travels in her new wheelchair.
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Read the full story in the link below:https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/good-morning-angels/good-morning-angels-brand-new-wheels-little-bumble-bee/?fbclid=IwAR2YtZr6aQHHYY14s2hURnH7KsWubBVlq3CRbibGWs6Eny86qFinZb_kQnI
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA
The International Childhood Cancer Day, which was commemorated on 15 February, and GROOTfm 90.5 visited the CHOC house (CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA).
A safe haven for children and their parents who are undergoing cancer treatment, and do not have the finances or support while walking this path of victory.
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There are currently 1736 children nationwide in the care of CHOC, 1435 families receiving counseling and psychological support, and 32 448 receiving overnight opportunities.
The CHOC homes not only provide a physical facility for children, teenagers and parents who need accommodation, but meals and the necessary support and stability in a very uncertain time.
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Read the full story below:
https://www.grootfm.co.za/2022/02/16/joumensemymense-saam-met-spar-dankie-choc/?fbclid=IwAR3jddb1r14RwxHjoCCT_aGNrpUH1bov4dxwhhSeGSUdGBHcccyPiFyVK8s
Witkoppen Clinic
Dear Ecomed Team,
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Ecomed Medical Team is beyond FANTASTIC!
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On behalf of Witkoppen Clinic and our beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for the generous donation which was received on the 10th of December 2021. Your donation will contribute towards purchasing much needed medical equipment for our emergency room.
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As a non-profit organisation, we are truly grateful for the donation as we rely entirely on donations and partnerships in order to remain sustainable, operational, and efficient.
It is only through generous donors like yourself that we are able to make a difference in Region A communities.
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Please extend our thank you to all stakeholders involved in making the donation possible!
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Thank you.
Phuluso Nethononda
Ecomed Medical had the pleasure of making one little girls 4th birthday exceptionally special!
Phuluso Nethononda is a patient of ours and due to her condition has never been able to attend school. We found out she had a special wish for her birthday.
Ecomed staff contacted the parents, and we were told that her wish was to have a chocolate cake and stuffed animals. The oxygen department went to work and arranged a special cake baked by one of our own staff members with plenty of stuffed animals.
Since we all were not able to attend the party, the oxygen department send a Happy Birthday video with the surprise gifts and cake.
Phuluso was extremely excited and enjoyed opening all her gifts from us ….. and we now have one happy little girl on her Birthday.
Uncle Ben's Den
Uncle Ben's Den is a non-profit organization looking after 150 residents.
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Through Groot fm, Ecomed offered a helping hand by donating R100 000.00 to help settle the electricity bills of the home.
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Well done to the Uncle Ben's Den team for all the work you do!
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Read the link on Groot fm below:
La Vie Care
Well done to our East Rand branch who were invited to join the La Vie Care at their Brentmed Senior Expo on the 30th of November.
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This event served as a resource for the seniors to live and happier and healthier life.
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Thank you La Vie Care for including Ecomed Medical in your event.
Sebokeng Hospital
On the 26th of November Ecomed Medical was very proud to be a part of the opening ceremony for the Sebokeng Hospital Paediatric Lower High Care Unit project made possible through the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust.
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We have donated over R70,000 worth of equipment towards the initiative and are very grateful to have been offered the opportunity to contribute towards this project.
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We take pride in giving back and uplifting local communities with this particular project being close to our hearts, as the high care ward caters to infant and paediatric patients requiring life-saving medical care.
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Well done and a big congratulations to the Carte Blanche Making a Difference Trust on the completion of this state of the art facility.
Brodie Steyn
We just want to say again to Ecomed Medical, thank you very much that Brodie can borrow the oxygen concentrator and cylinder without any costs and then will refill his cylinder for us as we need it.
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From the depths of our hearts, we are so grateful that you have such good hearts.
We don't know how to say thank you enough.
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We are inhumanely grateful that our dearest Brodie will now be OK with his oxygen
Elke Jacobson
Ecomed Medical had the pleasure of donating a portable oxygen concentrator to Elke Jacobson, a 12 year old girl.
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Elke was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis in 2014. The doctors took her out of school as she had to be on oxygen 24/7.
Elke was gifted with a home oxygen concentrator but that meant she had to be home and could not enjoy her normal activities like going to school, attending the church services or even going into town with her family.
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Ecomed donated a portable oxygen concentrator to Elke so she can start to enjoy her activities and live life to the fullest.
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The Ecomed Team wishes Elke all the best!
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Mr. Vusani Mpnithizeli
This was taken at East London Private Hospital.
Sister Urshala and her staff and the patient, Mr. Vusani Mpnithizeli, wanted to give a huge thanks for assisting them with the complimentary 10ltr concentrator.
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They are forever grateful and delighted that he can eventually go home.
Laerskool Florida
We are overwhelmed with your goodness!
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Ecomed Medical (Pty) Ltd filled up our office hallway with nutritious food parcels.
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Thank you very much for your amazing donation to our Florries giving to food project.
Trots Pellissier
Trots Pellissier had their opening day, working together with Radio Rosestad, to get 1 Ton of non perishable food for those in need.
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Thereby all the members of Trots Pellissier were invited to advertise their local businesses.
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They have received around 1.8Ton of non perishables for those in need for the morning.
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Well done to the Ecomed Medical Bloemfontien branch for coming together to help those in need.
Pink Drive
Ecomed Medical provided the Coveralls, KN95 masks and shoe covers for the staff to work in for Covid 19 Protection on the Pink Drive's Northern Cape outreach program.
Helping during the Covid-19 Pandemic
We are privileged once again to have been in the fortunate position of being able to provide life saving medical oxygen to Caroline and her family. Thank you for trusting the Ecomed family.
Our Animal Friends
Ecomed Medical does not stop with people in the community, but we are actively helping our animal friends in need.
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We assisted with a very sick dog with a possible lung mass and water on the lungs after hours to alleviate the difficulty with breathing.
Noah Buys
Good afternoon Greg & Sonja,
My name is Tanya, I am Noah's mom.
Firstly I want to thank you for your contribution towards his grommet surgery, I pray that you will be blessed in overflow.
His surgery went very well, the doctors are very happy and he started talking a little bit again.
Noah is such a strong little man, when we got home on Saturday after the surgery, he carried on as if he never even went for surgery that morning.
Once again, thank you so very much for helping him we are truly blessed with good hearted people like you.
Sarel Cilliers High school
Thank you so much for the kind donation of cylinders and nebulizers for the High School and Hostel.
They have had a few incidences of severe asthma attacks and they are 20 km’s from the nearest hospital so this will be a life saver for them.
The new Head Boy (far left) is a chronic asthmatic but still plays rugby and does wrestling so will become a peer educator for his fellow pupils as well.
Caressa Home Nursing
Caressa held a blood donation drive on the 6th of November in Centurion.
A few of our ladies joined the drive, donating enough blood to save nine lives.
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Michel Goosen
Christmas came early this year for my dear dad who was blessed with the gift of life today! Friday 30 October marks the day on which we met angels on earth – Juanita Saaiman, Alma Basson and the rest of the exceptionally professional team from Ecomed in Krugersdorp.
We simply cannot thank you enough for reaching out to us and offering my dad (who only has one functional lung) a lifetime sponsorship for an oxygen machine.
You’ve not only inspired him, but also the rest of our family, to keep having faith and to live and breathe the truth that kindness and love will always win!
Belinda Berry
Belinda, who was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis, is a single mother of 3 and is only receiving a small disability grant. Belinda only has a standard oxygen concentrator at home that she is connected to 24/7 which her medical aid does pay for but they will not pay for a additional portable unit. Belinda bought a small cylinder but its quite heavy to carry around.
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Ecomed decided to step in, donating a new portable oxygen concentrator so Belinda may have her freedom again.
Pretoria West Hospital
On Friday the 16th of October, Ecomed Medical was invited to participate in the Pretoria West Hospital Trauma Day.
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Ecomed was able to display out equipment and educate the staff and allow them to test the equipment.
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Simon Makgobela
After years of dreaming to participate at the Paralympics as a cyclist, Simon Makgobela from Munsieville has now decided to take up tennis to reach his dream.
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After reading about Simon in the News in 2019, Greg de Freitas, the director of Ecomed Medical decided he wanted to help.
Simon told him about the train accident in which he lost his legs at the age of 16 and how important cycling was to him. He was struggling to provide for his wife and four kids, and make enough money to compete in cycling races. He had to depend on donations which he mostly received by standing on street corners.
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Greg said he was amazed by Simon’s courage and attitude, and he wanted to help Simon to have the same opportunities as any able-bodied person. He did not want Simon to worry about providing for his family – he wanted him to focus only on his dream, so he has been helping the family out with R10 000 per month to survive.
Simon also mentioned to Greg that he would like to start playing tennis, and with the help of a few well-placed connections Simon started taking tennis lessons.
Simon explained he tried to be the best in cycling as he wanted to have a way to support his family, but getting sponsorship was difficult. He now only cycles for fun and exercise.
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“Maybe tennis can take me far and one day I will be able to afford a nice home for my children to stay in,” Simon said.
He added that he would like to thank Greg who helped him a lot. He wants to make Greg happy and proud. His dream is still to go to the Paralympics but this time it won’t be in a cycling chair, but in a specialized tennis chair.
Howick Hospice
We recently posted about Ecomed Medical
servicing our two oxygen machines free of charge.
Kosilan Naidoo, pictured below with Clinical Manager Charlotte Woudberg visited today and dropped off a third machine on loan to Howick Hospice.
We are extremely grateful to the team at Ecomed Medical for assisting us with a third oxygen machine.
It will assist our Clinical Team tremendously.
A very big thank you from the team at Howick Hospice for your generosity and assisting us in making a difference.
Annette Claassen
It is with great gratitude that we as a family today would like to thank Ecomed for donating Annette Claassen's wheelchair.
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Annette was in the Intensive Care Unit of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital for a month with heart problems where we lost her almost 3 times, she was connected to Ventilator and recovered remarkably from it but has now lost the feeling in her legs, Doctors are doing tests and they found out that there was a tumor on Annette's spine, a biopsy would be done to see if that could be the cause.
We would like to thank Mr Greg De Freitas very much for the donation, and through that Annette can now move around with ease, even to the good samaritans Michelle Laufs and Sonja Nel without you it would not have been possible Goodman thank you very much for your sacrifice and time you took to unload the wheelchair for her It's so good to know that there are more Angels coming your way.
Well done Ecomed team.
Pony Tail Donation
A very big thank you for this ponytail donation!
Farishna Inderlall from Ecomed who arranges the home oxygen for our patients is the kind donor. Thanks again, Farishna
Revan du Toit
Revan du Toit is a 6 year old boy who was diagnosed with microcephaly, cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
He has been in hospital since the beginning of June. Revan was only allowed to be discharged on the condition that he was able to find oxygen.
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Ecomed Medical donated an oxygen concentrator and oxygen cylinder so that Revan could be home with his family.
Antinonette Marais
Nothing makes Ecomed Medical happier than giving back to our community.
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Please take a moment to read Antionette Marais's story in the link below: https://krugersdorpnews.co.za/441170/n-kwessie-van-oorlewing/
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Thank you to Sonja, Nita and Storm for all your hard work and dedication in organizing oxygen for Antionette.
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We wish Antionette a speedy recovery.
Pink Drive
Breast & Cervical Cancer Education and awareness.
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PinkDrive would like to give a big Pink Thank You to Ecomed for sponsoring KN95 Masks, 3 Ply Masks and Face Shields to PinkDrive to help in the fight against COVID-19
Michael
At Ecomed, we believe in giving back to our community.
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A young man, Michael, shares part of his story with us:
Hi my name is Michael, I have Cystic Fibrosis. It is a disease that affects our lungs and organs, like the liver. Cystic Fibrosis is incurable and treatment is very expensive.
I received treatment for my disease at Charlotte Maxete Hospital, and the government do not supply us with Pulse Oximeter.
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I just want to thank Sonja for the Pulse Oximeter that she bought me. I really appreciate it.
Medi-Edge
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
for their continued support, ensuring a continuous supply of medical oxygen on our emergency vehicles.
Our sponsors are the reason Medi-Edge can continue to serve our community.
Mom Stienie
Mrs Stienie is a Diabetic and insulin dependent.
She has got Sarkidose, and 7 huge blood clots in her lungs, along with heart failure.
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I received two most important phone calls ever - the first one was when they phoned me, "You must come to hospital, your organ's is on its way from George".
The second most important phone call was, when Sonja from Ecomed called. Thank you Michelle and Avick for delivering the Kingon machine at Anncron Life Hospital in Klerksdorp.
Lebone College
We were given the wonderful opportunity to give back to the community once again.
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The hard working staff of Lebone College each received an Ecomed Care Pack.
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Each pack contained a variety of different self care items.
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Ecomed medical strives for great service and customer satisfaction.
Woelwaters Pre School
Ecomed had the honor of sponsoring Woelwater Pre Primary School, an underprivileged home for less fortunate children in Randfontien.
Ecomed kindly donated first aid kits, together with a Christmas party for all 40 children. Fun was had by all with cupcakes, cold drinks, sweets and presents for each child. What a fantastic experience to see the joy on each child's face!
Aziel's Story
Aziel is a 4 year old buy who was found lifeless a the bottom of the swimming pool. He was rushed to hospital. Aziel sustained a serious brain injury.
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Ecomed participated in the Lion Roar Fundraiser Market to raise money for Aziel's medical bills and medical equipment that he needed.
Alestiano Korkee
A two-year-old toddler from Parkdene had the freedom to take a trip away from home on Monday for the first time in a year and a half, thanks to the Eden Lions and some good-natured Samaritans.
Little Alestiano Korkee was constantly connected to an oxygen machine due to a lung condition. The distance he could move away from the house was determined by the length of the supply pipe connected to the machine in the house.
Our Animal Friends
Ecomed Medical does not stop with people in the community, but we are actively helping our animal friends in need.
This little guy needed oxygen all the way in Nelspruit, so we were happy to make the trip to make sure they got what they needed.
Mr. Campher
Mr, Campher, a 2 year old boy was permanently dependent on oxygen.
At the moment he has a power machine. His mom can not take him anywhere because the tank is too heavy. He can only be transported by ambulance for hospital visits.
Ecomed organised a light weight portable oxygen machine for Mrs. Campher so her son does not have to miss out on the adventure.
Alestiano
Alestiano is 2 years old and suffering from COPD, He is dependent of oxygen 24/7 and was not able to move freely or to leave his house.
Today Alestiano enjoyed his first day out to the Garden Route mall as he spend 6 months of his life in hospital. I would like to thank the lord that he used me as a building block in the life's of this family and the following people that came on board to make a difference . I would like to thank Ecomed Medical (PTY) Ltd for sponsoring the mobile Oxygen unit and nebulizer. I would also convay a special thanks to the MD Greg, you are a wonderful person.
