Land Rover helps battle paediatric cancer

Land Rover Owners Namibia (LRON) recently hosted a competitive event between different vehicle brands in aid of cancer. The Battle of the Brands for Cancer entailed the different cars negotiating obstacles which tested the ability of the drivers of the 32 participating off-road vehicles to the maximum. Participants, sponsors and spectators had made it an unforgettable day, also in view of proceeds being in aid of cancer.

LRON was able to achieve this by assisting with the purchase of highly specialised equipment to the value of N$17 413.20 which is necessary for paediatric cancer patients who pose special problems when they need chemotherapy but lack adequate access to large veins. Because peripheral veins are usually not sufficient, infusions tend to end up in tissue and may cause thrombosis. The solution therefore is to insert big bore catheters with several ports into large central veins in order to provide effective and various infusions.

LRON's donations addressed the urgent need for such equipment for state paediatric cases and on Friday, 14 December Dr Van Wyk, along with Tanley Eises, took delivery of the urgently needed equipment.