Lorenzo Bawuti with the doctors who treated him after he sustained burn injuries. Doctors at Melomed Gatesville, who were inspired by the courage of a little boy who was burned with hot water while protecting his grandmother, have been blessed with a bike, thanks to Cycle Lab. Lorenzo Bawuti, 12, from Eerste River was admitted to the hospital during the December school holidays after he burnt with hot water while protecting his grandmother and had to undergo five surgical procedures.
According to Melomed, doctors who had formed a bond with him and was touched by his bravery, decided to reach out to Cycle Lab to surprise him with a bike. According to the hospital’s media communications: “After caring for Lorenzo Bawuti, a brave young boy who spent two months at Melomed undergoing five surgical procedures after being burned while protecting his grandmother from hot water, Dr Johan Buys, anaesthetist, and Dr Adam Alnabi, plastic surgeon, felt moved to do something special for him beyond his medical care.” “Touched by Lorenzo’s courage, resilience and positive spirit throughout his recovery, the doctors with the support of Cycle Lab arranged a bicycle as a surprise – a gesture of encouragement, joy and recognition for a little hero who had enduredso much.” “Touched by Lorenzo’s courage, resilience and positive spirit throughout his recovery, the doctors with the support of Cycle Lab arranged a bicycle as a surprise – a gesture of encouragement, joy and recognition for a little hero who had endured When receiving the bike, Lorenzo smiled from ear to ear and said, “I didn’t expect this at all. I’m so happy – thank you for making me feel special.” Buys shared “Being a doctor is about more than procedures and theatres.
It’s about caring for the person and sometimes that care continues after treatment ends. This little boytruly touched my heart and that, despite being admitted during his December holiday, hecontinued to smile and remain his joyful, resilient self throughout his stay.” Buys shared “Being a doctor is about more than procedures and theatres. This little boy
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