From Patient to hero, Kyle Wright's bond with Netcare 911

WHEN 33-year-old Kyle Wright entered the radiotherapy unit of the hospital for his final treatment session, he was met with an unexpected celebration — one that would match the warmth of his spirit.

- WEEKEND ARGUS REPORTER

Born with cerebral palsy, Kyle had recently completed a month-long radiation therapy for testicular cancer, a journey he faced with resilience and positivity.

Kyle’s affinity for Netcare 911 began when he was just 16 years old. A medical emergency had necessitated an ambulance ride from Howick to Netcare St Anne’s Hospital. Despite the pain and distress, he specifically requested the ambulance crew to sound the siren, and from that moment on, his admiration for the EMTs transformed into a lifelong bond.

“He has been Netcare 911’s number one supporter since then,” Kyle’s mother, Anthea Wright, recounts fondly.

Throughout his treatments, Kyle’s cheerful demeanor brightened the days of both patients and staff alike. Dristi Bramdeo, a radiotherapist, noted, “Every time Kyle set foot in the unit, his kindness and positivity lit up the waiting room.”