Recovery for Zelmarie: BackaBuddy launched for runner after Bantry Bay hit-and-run
Zelmarie was tragically hit by a drunk driver last month while training for the Two Oceans Marathon.
CapeTalk's Clarence Ford interviews Barbara Friedman about this and other trending news on social media.
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A BackaBuddy campaign has been launched to support Zelmarie’s recovery after she was tragically hit by a drunk driver last month while training for the Two Oceans Marathon.
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The accident left her with severe injuries, requiring major surgeries and a long road to recovery.
Her rehabilitation includes learning to walk again, ongoing medical check-ups, and various orthopaedic support equipment.
Despite being launched eight days ago, the campaign surpassed its R30,000 goal.
If you’d like to contribute to Zelmarie’s recovery journey, you can donate here.
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"The videos were quite shocking."
- Barbara Friedman
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