Brave boy receives surprise bike gift from doctors after life-saving treatment
Lorenzo Bawuti with the doctors who treated him after he sustained burn injuries.
Image: file
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.
Bawuti received burns to right leg and arm.
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 endured so much."
Lorenzo Bawuti.
Image: suppled
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 boy truly touched my heart and that, despite being admitted during his December holiday, he continued to smile and remain his joyful, resilient self throughout his stay."
The hospital expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Cycle Lab (N1 City) for their incredible generosity, warmth, and support in making this unforgettable moment possible.
“Stories like these remind us what truly sets Melomed apart - doctors who lead with skill, empathy and heart, ensuring patients feel supported, valued and loved, even after they leave our care,” the hospital said.
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