At age 16 Ashleigh Botha traveled across the globe to receive treatment at the
Cleveland Clinic for a rare and progressive form of
Fibromuscular Dysplasia. For several months she was in a strange country with her mother and close friend Julian living out of hotel room recovering from a renal bypass. Her father needed to stay back in South Africa during that time to take care of Ashleigh's siblings and to continue to raise funds for Ashleigh's care. At age nineteen Ashleigh continues her battle with FMD. I met Ashleigh and her Family through FaceBook, at the time the Botha's had never spoke to anyone who had FMD, and they did not know treatment was available. Ashleigh was the first case of FMD South African doctors had ever encountered. One could honestly say Health Care in Social Media has saved Ashleigh's life. Today, I am asking social media to make a difference in this young girls life again. Ashleigh is the bravest, kindest soul I have ever met. Her humble and gracious spirit remains despite the set backs she has faced at such a young age.
Please be patient as we try an rebuild Ashleigh's website. We want to keep everyone updated on Ashleigh's journey.
Donations can be made at
USA:
Ashleigh Botha Recovery Account
#3520 4100 8322
041 001 039
KEYBUS33
Key Bank
attn: Pam
1942 East 105th Street
Cleveland, Ohio
South Africa:
Ashleigh Botha Recovery Account
#08 500 5436
Standard Bank
Port Elizabeth Branch
Branch Code: 05 00 17
