After a sudden medical emergency left financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans fighting for his life, he learned the hard way about the importance of financial planning and insurance coverage. His story highlights the need for preparedness in the face of unexpected health crises.
A routine day turned into a fight for survival for financial adviser Andrew Wolmarans, whose sudden medical emergency in 2022 left him in intensive care for nearly two months and facing medical costs running into millions of rand.
Wolmarans says he had always considered himself healthy and active. At the time, he was 50, regularly competing in endurance events and cycling races exceeding 100 kilometres.
“I used to think I had time and health on my side. I trained hard, stayed active, kept an eye on my numbers. By most measures, I was doing what you’re supposed to do,” he says.
But in November 2022, after what he describes as an ordinary day, he suddenly became violently ill and was rushed to hospital by his brother.
