FUNDRAISER STARTED FOR DARREN SCOTT
A BackaBuddy campaign has been launched to assist with cancer treatment for radio legend Darren Scott.
The 61-year-old has been fighting cancer since he was diagnosed with melanoma for the first time in 1986.
Over the years, he has been hit by several recurrences of this type of skin cancer.
The HOT 102.7 FM presenter took to Facebook last year to share the news with his listeners, friends and fans.
“Melanoma is an invasive skin cancer, with a very high risk of death. While early-stage melanoma is treatable, late-stage cases remain a different story, even with medical advancements.”
His former wife, Sarah-Kate Accetta started a BackaBuddy campaign for Scott. The campaign aims to raise the R960,000 it will cost to cover his treatment. Since the launch last week, at least R126,915 has been raised.
Scott’s employer, HOT 102.7FM stated the campaign and said that they’re supporting him through the treatment.
“HOT 102.7 FM has assisted him financially, contributing towards the costs of the Keytruda immunotherapy, hospitalisations, and support therapy, all whilst on full pay.”
After moving to the United States in 2022 and then moving back to South Africa in 2024, Scott was unable to get medical aid coverage and he is currently waiting out his exclusionary waiting period.
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