 CROWD FUNDING TO HELP HANSAW ATTACK VICTIM MIGHT LENJIGUILA Generous South Africans are starting to dig into their own pockets to help promising triathlon competitor Mike Lenjigula pay for the medical treatment he requires after a gruesome attack by handsaw-wielding criminals. A crowdfunding initiative was announced on the Iron Man South Africa Facebook page as the organization expressed its sadness at the attack on the triathlete while sending him best wishes and a speedy recovery. Offers of help were shared on the group. A target of our 100 000 has been posted on the Backhabiti website titled Get Mike Lenjig back on his bike. We are hoping to raise funds to support him with all his medical expenses transportation bike replacement and rehabilitation costs. We want to see him back on his bike. JP Valverde asked supporters. A Kailami resident also urged South Africans to help Gwila commenting, he is going to need all our support to overcome this ordeal. Let's pull together and get him the funds he needs for rehab transport counseling and getting him back to international competition. Please share. While police are today still hunting for the three men who attacked Gwila, the 27-year-old athlete is on strong medication to manage the pain and scheduled for surgery. A personal message to the athlete has been shared on Facebook by Natalia Sensiverto Crawford. Mike Lenjig Mike Gwila, you have lots of people praying you my boy. A gentle soul you are, what happened to you is not right and justice will be served. Seeing you lying in the hospital bed broke my heart but I know you will fight to recover. See you soon XX. Correction, this article originally stated that a chainsaw was used in the attack. It has since come to light that the weapon was a handsaw.