Injured: 24 January 2015, aged 20, while playing for South West Districts. He currently lives George with his wife Chanel whom he married in 2017.
“I am Heinrich Terblanche, better known as Ollie. I’ve played provincial rugby in South Africa and New Zealand. My injury happened on the 24 January 2015 when a scrum collapsed and I broke my neck at level C5 and C6. My journey has been one hard road, but with the love and support of my family and friends and my faith I’m pulling it through.
Through intensive rehabilitation he now walks with crutches and works very hard to walk without it. He studied sport fitness science and has risen above all odds and started his own successful coffee company called Rise Coffee in 2019 where R2 from every bag sold goes to the Players’ Fund. Ollie and Chanel’s story based on faith determination captured the hearts of many and saw their wedding exclusively covered by Huis Genoot in January 2017. He is looking to study logistics or getting involved in the Real Estate business to further his career and growth. Exercise is part of Ollie’s life where he trains diligently 5 days a week and is determined to get stronger and fitter. He has changed his diet to a carnivore one to assist with his health as it is more of natural products where he has felt the difference in his body. He practices walking in his walking frame which has made a huge difference to him and he would like to encourage others to do the same.
In 2019, Ollie and Chanel launched a coffee brand called Rise Coffee Co – Coffee with Purpose. For every bag sold of either the ‘Brave’ or ‘Hero’ a R2 donation is made to the Players’ Fund.
Visit Rise Coffee Co’s website to order your bag today.
