Andre Snyman is likely one of the most well-known Springboks from the post-isolation period, having featured in 38 Tests between 1996 and 2006, whereas he additionally had memorable home careers with the Bulls and Sharks.
After retiring from rugby in 2007, Snyman quickly moved right into a profitable teaching profession within the United States, primarily at numerous ranges within the Greater Denver space, whereas he additionally beforehand hung out teaching at Hill House School within the UK.
In surprising information that got here to mild in direction of the top of final 12 months, although, it was revealed that he had been identified with an acoustic neuroma, which is a tumour that grows contained in the ear canal and impacts the mind.
However, in a constructive replace supplied by his spouse, Phillipa, she revealed that he underwent profitable surgical procedure in Colorado on Tuesday.
“Andre Snyman 1 – Tumor 0. Surgery is complete,” she wrote on a Facebook web page after the operation that lasted a number of hours. “Just met with surgeon and the process went very properly with no surprises or issues. Andre did nice, he stated.
“Recovery expected to be 6-8 weeks… Can’t keep a good thing down! Bok power! Thank you for the outpouring of support and love. We are so extremely grateful for every message and prayer.”
Last 12 months, a fundraising page was arrange through GoFundMe i, help of Snyman, which up to now has practically raised $50,000 (R920,000).
“On October 18, 2024, former South African Springbok rugby player and current Valor Christian High School Rugby Club girls coach, Andre Snyman, was diagnosed with a vestibular schwannoma (otherwise known as an acoustic neuroma),” the fundraiser web page defined.
“The unintended effects have been debilitating for Andre, and he’s not in a position to drive or transfer with out concern resulting from his stability being impacted.
“While the restoration time is anticipated to be three months post-surgery, there are speedy challenges that Andre and his household are navigating – each medical and non-medical.
“To help alleviate the added pressure of this unexpected health crisis that Andre finds himself in, I have created this GoFundMe so that friends, members of the rugby community, colleagues, and those who feel so inclined are able to aid in his immediate time of need and post-surgery recovery.”
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