Animal advocate now needs you
Director and founder of Animal Aid Warriors, Naomi de Beer, was left in a wheelchair after suffering injuries from a recent fall, and she is now appealing to the community for help to get her back on her feet.
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Last November, Naomi fell into a hole and damaged her left knee. Only three days later, she struggled to climb stairs, and eventually she had no other option but to use a wheelchair.
'I was in the hospital for a month, and the doctors could not give me any answers,' Naomi said.
Since Naomi could not use her legs anymore, she counted on her colleagues to manage the organisation that she usually ran. The team frequently informed her about the decisions they had to make.
'They kept the ball rolling, and I am forever grateful for their support. It is challenging to work behind the scenes, and I want to work hand in hand with my team in the field again. I know that is impossible as of now.
To run after dogs, climb trees to rescue cats and interact with sick animals in a wheelchair can be extremely frustrating; however, I am just glad I get to see the sun rise every day and see my family and colleagues,' Naomi expressed.
One of Naomi's biggest challenges is not being able to physically assist in helping animals in need. She is currently doing all of the administrative and marketing work for the NPO.
'Since my fall, a lot has changed. Our donations decreased. It is extremely difficult to organise fundraisers because I cannot monitor them. If we receive a call from someone interested in adopting one of our animals, I have to ask my team to do a home check, which I usually do by myself,' she stated.
MAD DOGS MC South Africa has decided to host a fundraiser to help Naomi receive help within the private sector, since she needs an MRI. This organisation aims to raise R45 740. If you have any enquiries about the fundraiser, contact Hennie on 066 329 9174.
Read the full story in the Herald's next edition dated June 13.
At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
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