{"id":151682,"date":"2025-05-21T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/?p=151682"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:17:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:17:43","slug":"kamogelo-life-changing-wheelchair-donation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodthingsguy.com\/people\/kamogelo-life-changing-wheelchair-donation\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamogelo Receives Newfound Independence Thanks To Life-Changing Wheelchair Donation"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Getting an electric chair is like being able to walk again.” These are the heartfelt words of young Kamogelo Lewatle, a teen whose ability to walk was taken after a tragic accident, yet his will to make the most of life remained very much intact. Now, thanks to a life-changing donation, he will be able to do so much more.<\/h2>\n

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Johannesburg, South Africa (21 May 2025)<\/em> \u2013 In October 2024, a young man\u2019s life changed in an instant when a car accident left him paralysed from the neck down. Diagnosed as a C4 quadriplegic, the once-active teen, Kamogelo Lewatle, faced months in intensive care and rehabilitation at a Pretoria-based facility.<\/p>\n

There, he endured immense physical and emotional challenges, including a cardiac arrest during recovery.<\/p>\n

Despite these setbacks, Kamogelo remained remarkably resilient.<\/p>\n

\u201cBad things happen,\u201d says the 18-year-old. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut I\u2019m still here. That\u2019s what matters.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

And it’s that very resilience that has kept him going and inspired a life-changing donation from those touched by his story.<\/p>\n

During his rehab, a temporary motorised wheelchair became a symbol of hope for Kamogelo, helping him regain a sense of freedom and dignity. But with his discharge nearing and matric studies awaiting him at home, Kamogelo needed a permanent, custom-fitted motorised wheelchair.<\/p>\n

Valued at R96,000, Hot Cares<\/a> came through with a generous donation of the specialised chair, all made possible by contributions of Hot102.7FM listeners. The chair features tilt-in-space support and joystick control, a gift that was far beyond what his family or medical aid could afford.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in awe of Kamogelo\u2019s resilience, positivity and courage. His response to such hardship touched all our hearts,\u201d said Lloyd Madurai, Managing Director of HOT102.7FM.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHis attitude and determination are truly inspiring. At Hot 102.7FM, we believe in the power of community, and thanks to the incredible support we receive from our listeners, particularly through initiatives like our annual Teddython<\/em>, which in 2024 \u00a0raised over R28 million in cash and kind, we\u2019re able to help people like Kamogelo rebuild their lives.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For Kamogelo, the gift means more than mobility, it\u2019s about freedom, independence, and hope.<\/p>\n

\u201cGetting an electric chair is like being able to walk again,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThank you for giving me that freedom.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Candice, Kamogelo\u2019s occupational therapist, said that the impact of having this chair goes beyond the physical.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about restoring purpose and independence. You can see how it\u2019s shifted his whole outlook.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now back at home and continuing his schooling, Kamogelo has set his sights on completing high school and pursuing further studies.<\/p>\n

His story is a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by young people living with disabilities, and of what\u2019s possible when a community comes together.<\/p>\n

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