On the 5 September 2024 in a heartening show of community support, Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel has secured the necessary resources to perform a critical knee surgery for 1st team rugby player Brad Brown, a student at Hoërskool Noordheuwel. Brad, originally from Cape Town, suffered a serious knee injury during a Lion’s rugby game on 12 June 2024, putting his promising rugby career in jeopardy.
Thanks to Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel’ s commitment to compassion and healthcare excellence, a dedicated medical team led by Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Manie de Wilde performed the surgery. Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel rallied behind Brad and secured the necessary implants and medical expertise, ensuring that he receives the care he needs at no cost to his family.
The hospital management team played a crucial role in coordinating this pro-deo case, ensuring the involvement of key medical professionals. Dr Jannie du Plessis (Assistant), Physiotherapist Ronel Venter Inc., Dr de Wilde’s surgical team, Arthromedix and Stryker (Medical Implants), and Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel all came together to make this life-changing surgery possible.
Brad’s injuries, known as the “Terrible Triad,” are very serious and present a long road to recovery. However, with Brad’s resilience and perseverance, he will not give up on his dreams of one day running out to play for the Springboks. We at Cure Day Hospital Wilgeheuwel will stand behind him all the way and follow his journey closely.
This heartwarming story is a powerful reminder of the life-changing difference that healthcare providers like Cure Day Hospitals can make, not only in medical treatment but in the lives of individuals and families across the community.
