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"When they fixed his heart they must have super charged it" - Matthew's CHD Story
On the 23rd of November 2020, after nine long months, made even longer by Covid lockdowns and isolation, our little miracle boy Matthew...
Heart-mom, Lindsay Wallis
Mar 7, 20226 min read


Natasha's Journey with Tetralogy of Fallot
Natasha Muravha, now 24, was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, unknown to the D’Ovidio family. “The D’Ovidio family are the ones who have...
malaikaboon
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Mr Migz - A Maboneng Warrior from Zim
Little Miguel was diagnosed with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) and Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) in April 2021. He was seven months old...
malaikaboon
Feb 21, 20222 min read


The Jansen Family's CHD Journey
Wanique had a healthy pregnancy with her little girl, Danica, and saw two gynaecologists “just to be cautious”, as she herself was born...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Feb 7, 20222 min read


A Maboneng Foundation Warrior's Story
Little Kiana Davids was born on 30 September 2018 to her first time parents Kaylam and Kallen. At six months old, in April 2019, she was...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Jan 31, 20223 min read


Kate Eva's Heart Journey
In January 2018 Kate’s parents, Vernon and Melissa Eva, were ecstatic to find out that they were expecting Kate - their first baby and...
Heart-mom, Melissa Eva
Jan 24, 20223 min read


In Conversation with Dr Erich Schürmann
You asked and Dr Erich Schürmann replied… Dr Schürmann is celebrating his 12th year as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon this year. In his...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Jan 18, 20222 min read


Little Janko Becomes a Heart Warrior
Janko was born on the 2nd of June 2021. A very healthy screaming baby. We went home the day after he was born. On the 20th of June we...
Heart-mom, Maritzia van Vreden
Dec 13, 20213 min read


The Mokoena Family Share their Gratitude for The Maboneng Foundation
“I am Mndawe Sharron with Mokena Victor, parents to Mpendulo Crown Mokoena, from Tembisa but originally from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Anlie van Aswegen's 13 Year Heart Warrior Journey
“Just before our 10 year wedding anniversary, we got the good news - we were pregnant!” It was the van Aswegen’s first baby, and...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Nov 22, 20216 min read


"God Gave Her Will Power and a Fighting Spirit to Carry Her Through"
After a challenging conception journey, the Naidoo family arrived at their first appointment at a fertility clinic only to discover that...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Oct 27, 202110 min read


The Da Silva Family's CHD Journey
Chantelle was 21 weeks pregnant and went for a regular check up with their gynecologist. It was at this appointment that Chantelle’s...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Oct 18, 20213 min read


The Story of Heart Warrior, Ayaan Bhoopal
Ayaan Bhoopal has become a story of the heart. Ayaan’s life has been the greatest celebration. He is a collection of momentous memories...
Heart-mom, Seshma Bhoopal
Sep 20, 20215 min read


“She is the reason we believe in miracles.”
The Chetty family’s baby girl, Briélle, was born on the 23 of December 2019 to her first time parents, Meleta and Malcolm. A “big baby”...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Aug 30, 20215 min read


"Nothing can prepare you when it's your baby"
“I don’t think anything can prepare you when it’s your baby”. These words are the words Ruben, De Wet’s dad used to reflect on his...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Aug 2, 20217 min read


A Little Man with a Brave Heart
“It was our second pregnancy, so we were much more relaxed. Everything had gone well with our first son, so we thought why would it be...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
May 5, 20216 min read


“Three and a half weeks after his birth was the first time I was able to hold him."
Ryan Paul Salomons was born on the 6th of May 2019. He weighed in at a good 3.78kg and 53cms tall. But Ryan’s story starts long before...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Apr 28, 20216 min read


Little Warrior, Liam
Little heart warrior, Liam, was born at 37 weeks on the 1st of February 2021. Liam spent the first two weeks of his life in the neonatal...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Apr 12, 20212 min read


"Our little Heart Warrior"
On the 23rd of May 2018, the Barske family welcomed their first baby - a little girl - into the world. Little did they know that their...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Mar 1, 20213 min read


Why is Raising CHD Awareness Important?
More than 50% of parents that welcome a baby into the world have never heard of a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD). Which is a scary...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Feb 8, 20213 min read


It’s what we keep on saying, "she can finally just be Nova now"
When little Nova decided to make her descent down to earth, she burrowed like a star into the midnight void of Amy’s womb - keeping much...
Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute
Feb 3, 20214 min read