Pure Skin Therapy

The Troysta Run 2026 was a great success. Young and old coming together to support community, raise awareness of Bacterial Meningitis and keep our Mountain trails maintained. Troy would be so proud.....today we honor you by doing what you love, running in the mountains.

Troy.....it's been 17 long months since you passed away, our 2nd New Year without you, 2026 another year that you won't experience. This time of year is exceptionally difficult for us, our family struggles with each day. It's as if time stood still on the 1.8.2024 and even though we are moving forward with the calendar, our Lives can never move beyond that moment when everything changed forever. All around us people carry on with their lives and that's OK, just don't expect us to leave Troy behind....forever a part of my little family.
Love you
Mom
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It's our 2nd Christmas 🎄 without you, Troy. I wish I could say it's easier, but that would be a lie. How do we celebrate anything now? The emptiness and heartache remains. 💔 Troy, you will always remain part of our family....we love you.

16 months have passed since our world came crashing down.....the weight of your Loss threatens to overwhelm us every day. When will the Why become a How? How do we begin to live again without you? I miss the sight of you, the sound, the space you took up..... now, only a void remains. Love you, mom xx.

People think grief softens with time, maybe in some ways it does.

Join us for our second edition of the Troysta Run ⛰️🏃🏻 where we celebrate Troy’s story and raise awareness of Bacterial Meningitis 🌟

🗓️ Date: 22 Feb 2026
⌚ Time: 8am
📌 Venue: Trail Kiosk
⛰️ Distance: 5km or 10km (Free T-Shirt and Socks)
📝 Entry Link: https://www.entryninja.com/events/83015-troysta
*Limited to 200 entries

🚸 This fundraiser event will give all proceeds to the Trail Maintenance Fund.

Join us for our second edition of the Troysta Run ⛰️🏃🏻 where we celebrate Troy’s story and raise awareness of Bacterial Meningitis 🌟

🗓️ Date: 22 Feb 2026
⌚ Time: 8am
📌 Venue: Trail Kiosk
⛰️ Distance: 5km or 10km (Free T-Shirt and Socks)
📝 Entry Link: https://www.entryninja.com/events/83015-troysta

🚸 This fundraiser event will give all proceeds to the Trail Maintenance Fund.

The deadly yet preventable disease that took my son's life.

Caxton Network News | Communicable disease experts are advocating for steps to be taken to protect university students against meningococcal disease. More here: https://www.citizen.co.za/network-news/lnn/article/deadly-disease-parents-of-university-students-need-to-know-about/

Such a sudden tragedy.... Trevor, founder of Esse Skincare. A visionary, a humble and caring family man....taken too soon. My condolences to his family and friends.

With great sadness, we share the passing of Trevor Steyn, Founder and CEO of Esse.

Trevor dedicated his life to remaking the skincare system — guided by microbiome science, a strong ethical foundation, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability. His vision will continue to lead us forward.

Dear Troy.....it's been 15 months since you passed away. Every moment since has felt unreal, unsecured, unseen. Every time I search for a photo of us that can try to capture the Love, the Fun, the Life.....and yet although they are all beautiful, none comes close to conveying the true meaning of the word SON, Beloved Boy. My son, Troy....I love you . Nothing can fill the void and never will. No-one can understand except those in my shoes.

Troy, you took your final bow....14 months now
Your voice still echoes in the hollow corridors of my heart ❤️
Part of another universe now, serenading the stars
You are forever My Boy, your hand folded in mine....like a mystical puzzle piece you fit into my Soul
When the heavens took your wings 🪽 they deprived me of your smile
No, no, no ..... don't go.

Troy, not a day goes by that I don't feel your Loss. Love you, mom.

Today, after 18 years, I am closing the door to Pure Skin Therapy. It has been quite a journey from the early days, I had a passion to offer a unique experience in George, and I believe that dream became a reality. I'm really proud of that younger me who risked it all to pursue her dreams, I couldn't have done it without your support along the way.