Giempie Vardien's heartfelt concert to fund daughter's cystic fibrosis treatment

A Plumstead father Giempie Vardien will perform in a concert with fellow musicians to raise funds for his daughter Mishca's cystic fibrosis treatment.

- ROSHAN ABRAHAMS

The event will take place at the Wittebome civic centre in Wynberg on Saturday, June 28, at 7.30pm.

"It is a great privilege for me to sing for Mishca to help secure her medication," said Mr Vardien.

When fellow performers and friends heard of the Vardien family's struggle, they quickly rallied to support the cause.

The show, titled Giempie and Friends in Concert, will be a nostalgic revival, and all participating artists will be paid for their time.

Joining Mr Vardien in this line-up are Leslie Kleinsmith, Waseef Piekaan, Supernova, Devolution, De Ja Vu, and Nuraan Boltman.

"As artists, we also need work. So while we are being remunerated, the profits from the show will go directly toward 'Mishy and her meds'," Mr Vardien said.

Mishca, now 22, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of two. Doctors initially told the family she likely wouldn't live beyond the age of eight.

Mischa needs to take Trikafta, a drug described by doctors as "a miracle drug".

The medication costs R400 000 a year - approximately R33 300 per month.