There are many heroes in Daniël’s journey to recovery. From the emergency nurse who stabilised him, to the plastic surgeon who travelled to assist rather than transferring Daniël, and the dedicated surgical and paediatric teams who continue to care for him — each played a vital role.
But the greatest hero that day was Rico, Daniël’s brother.
When the attack happened, Rico acted with incredible bravery. He did everything he could to protect Daniël and raised the alarm to get help as quickly as possible. His courage and determination made a critical difference in those moments.
Because of Rico’s actions, Daniël is here today.
Thank you, Rico, for being there when your brother needed you most.