Jumping Kids
March
RAISED
R50,000
The Story
The Journey
Financials
Kabo Tinyiko Ngcukana, a remarkable young girl, who has been living with a below- knee amputation on her left leg since birth, due to a congenital limb malfunction.
In 2019, her parents sought out assistance from the Jumping Kids Prosthetic Fund. That same year, Kabo was fitted with her first quality prosthesis, opening up new possibilities for her future.
Now a Grade 4 student, Kabo navigates well both at home and in her school life with confidence, empowered by her prosthetic equipment
She dreams of playing netball, participate in athletics and aspires to become a teacher. Along her journey, she hopes to inspire other children facing physical challenges, demonstrating that with support and determination, they too can achieve their dreams.
Q&A
Q&A
What is your favourite subject at school and why?
English, because I can understand it and I enjoy learning how to communicate better in the language.
What would you like to pursue as a career one day?
I would like to become a teacher, because I like to teach, and I want to work with children in the school environment.
What types of sport and extracurricular activities are you involved in?
I like netball, but I am still trying to find a team to play for.
What do you hope to try with your new prosthetic sports blade?
I would like to achieve a medal in a running competition.
What is your message to children living with a physical challenge?
It is my goal to always show kindness and to support other children living with a physical disability.
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