Edao Oda Boru Cancer Treatment Fund

On May 3, 2017, Edao Oda Boru was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, a devastating and deadly cancer.

Known to many as a "walking library" because of his incredibly deep knowledge of Oromo history, Edao Oda is a long-time member of the Oromo community in Tennessee and a life-long participant in the Oromo national struggle. He is a father, a friend for many, and he has throughout his life selflessly helped others in need and devoted his time to researching and teaching about the Oromo people. Due to his commitment to the Oromo cause, he has sacrificed and suffered immensely as a political prisoner, torture survivor and political exilee.  

His diagnosis with cancer has resulted in serious financial challenges for getting treatment. The financial burdens Edao Oda is facing regarding hospital bills to undergo chemotherapy and radiation are heavy, are not fully covered by insurance, and his life depends on getting such treatment. Furthermore, because he is sick, he can no longer work and is facing further financial burdens regarding his living expenses.  

Edao Oda's concerned Oromo friends in North America are humbly requesting that all of those concerned about the life and wellbeing of our dear friend contribute whatever you can to this Go Fund Me page to help with his hospital and living expenses. Please join us in supporting Edao Oda's fight against this disease. Every amount of donation matters.

After all of the years we have known Edao Oda and have received the benefits of his friendship, deep historical knowledge, dedication to the Oromo people and cause, and kindness, it is the least we can do.