The mother of a five year old girl suffering from bacterial meningitis is hoping a charity benefit will alleviate some of the stress of her daughter’s medical expenses. Five year old Ilhaam Tofie was diagnosed with the rare disease at only six months old and her legs and fingers have since been amputated. Speaking to VOC, in a plea to raise funds, Shamielah Dollie said in order for her daughter to continue with various therapy sessions and the necessary medication, she is forced to seek assistance.
“It is hard to watch your child grow up with excessive pain knowing that there is nothing you can do about it,” said the teary-eyed mother. “Since she’s been diagnosed, it’s been a very hard for the family trying to raise funds. She was put through various operations in her early stages and everything seemed fine, until doctors called us a few months ago.”
Five years has gone by and the little girl was still fighting on. She had a follow up operation in Ramadan where doctors further amputated her knees. “Although she goes through this pain, there is always a smile on her face ...she is tough. She is doing very well at the moment and still bound to her wheel chair,” she said. “As a mother it is not a great position to be in. I was forced to become a tough person and it is not easy,” she said.
“I stay positive and her great enthusiasm...that’s what keeps me going.” Dollie said despite the girl’s condition, she is excited to start Grade R in 2013. “She is hyped about being with other kids, she can’t wait any more. Teachers and learners at the school are very considerate when it comes to Ilhaam,” she said. “I am happy that the school that she will be going to is willing to accommodate her with her condition and they seem to love her.
"My family and friends are also very helpful when it comes to my daughter. They love her..." Dollie was hopeful that with the many fundraiser events that the family will be hosting, they would be able to cover her medical expenses. "I need the assistance of the community to make this a success insha Allah,” she urged.
The fundraiser will take place on Saturday 17 November in Ottery HalI. Tickets are sold at R60 and can be purchased at the entrance on the day. If you would like to know more on the fundraiser for little Ilhaam Tofie or how you can contribute towards the family, you can contact Shamielah Dollie on 076 2631077. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
“It is hard to watch your child grow up with excessive pain knowing that there is nothing you can do about it,” said the teary-eyed mother. “Since she’s been diagnosed, it’s been a very hard for the family trying to raise funds. She was put through various operations in her early stages and everything seemed fine, until doctors called us a few months ago.”
Five years has gone by and the little girl was still fighting on. She had a follow up operation in Ramadan where doctors further amputated her knees. “Although she goes through this pain, there is always a smile on her face ...she is tough. She is doing very well at the moment and still bound to her wheel chair,” she said. “As a mother it is not a great position to be in. I was forced to become a tough person and it is not easy,” she said.
“I stay positive and her great enthusiasm...that’s what keeps me going.” Dollie said despite the girl’s condition, she is excited to start Grade R in 2013. “She is hyped about being with other kids, she can’t wait any more. Teachers and learners at the school are very considerate when it comes to Ilhaam,” she said. “I am happy that the school that she will be going to is willing to accommodate her with her condition and they seem to love her.
"My family and friends are also very helpful when it comes to my daughter. They love her..." Dollie was hopeful that with the many fundraiser events that the family will be hosting, they would be able to cover her medical expenses. "I need the assistance of the community to make this a success insha Allah,” she urged.
The fundraiser will take place on Saturday 17 November in Ottery HalI. Tickets are sold at R60 and can be purchased at the entrance on the day. If you would like to know more on the fundraiser for little Ilhaam Tofie or how you can contribute towards the family, you can contact Shamielah Dollie on 076 2631077. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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