Anika Koekemoer from Potchefstroom was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, of her left leg in August 2019. She immediately started chemotherapy but after two cycles it became evident that she would need an amputation.

That same year Anika underwent a through-knee amputation. She was only five years old at the time. Thankfully the histology came back showing an excellent response that meant Anika was cancer free.

In 2021, Anika’s mother reached out to Jumping Kids for assistance to get her daughter the prosthetic equipment that she needs to lead a full, active life. She was fitted with her first sponsored prosthesis, and she has not looked back since.

Now, equipped with her prosthesis, she can live a normal life, is doing well academically, and can participate in sport – particularly target shooting and archery which she is excelling in.