Please help save Eniola's life!
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My name is Tonye Odogwu and I am a medical student at UTMB, Galveston, TX. I am also a member of a non-profit organization (World Missions Possible, Inc. ) based in Houston, Texas.
I have a 2-year old nephew who has been diagnosed with a rare cancer in his left eye (Rhabdomyosarcoma) and is in desperate need of medical treatment.
It all began in earlier in June, when his parents first noticed some swelling in his left eye and took him to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with a simple eye infection. After a week without improvement, he was referred
to an Ophthalmologist who ordered a CT scan and a biopsy (performed on 06/12 and 06/15 respectively). The biopsy yielded little useful information and Eni spent another two weeks being referred different doctors, as his condition was worsened.
It was not until that he ended up at a teaching hospital in Ibandan, Nigeria, that he finally received a diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma. He was also given a treatment plan of 47 weeks of chemotherapy treatment (started on 7-14-2015), 2 sessions of radiotherapy, and finally surgery after the tumor has hopefully shrunk.
As of this moment, Eni has only received 7 of the 47 chemo treatments, because that is all his family has been able to afford. He is currently hospitalized that the National hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, where he relies on friends and family for daily treatments. However, Eni's condition will surely deteriorate if help does not come soon, because his is fighting a particularly aggressive cancer.
Ideally we would like to raise funds to not only pay for his care, but also transfer him back to the teaching hospital. This is because they are better equipped to provide him with the level of care that he needs.
My family and I will appreciate all donations, no amount if too small. Every dollar will make a difference in Eni's life and give this 2-year old a fighting chance. God bless you as you consider our request.
World Missions Possible (WMP) has investigated this case and has verified all the information to be true. The organization has pledged to ensure that all donations will be used solely for the purpose of providing Eni with the care he needs. They have agreed to provide proof, as well as updates, on Eni's treatment/progress if requested.
WMP has been around since 2001 and are well known for providing free care to needy areas around the world. Please see below for more information on World Missions possible Inc.
Here's how you can help:
GoFundMe:
- Donations can be made through GoFundMe
- A fee of 7.9% (+ $0.30 per donation) will be charged
for all donations made through GoFundMe
World Missions Possible:
- Donations can also be made directly through WMP
- No Fees are charged for donations made via check.
* Please make checks payable to World missions
Possible/Eni's sight.
* Mailing address: World Missions Possible
16516 El Camino Real #126
Houston, Texas 77062.
- A 4% fee will be charged by the credit card company
for donations made via credit cards.
- Please visit the World Missions Possible website for
more information
Break down of Medical expenses:
Exchange rate from Dollar to Naira ->$1 : N199.05
40 Chemotherapy treatments - N25,000 ($125.59) each
2 Radiotherapy sessions - N17,500 ($87.91) each
Followed by surgery ~ N150,000 ($753.57)
Total estimated costs: N1,185,000 ($5952.99)
I have a 2-year old nephew who has been diagnosed with a rare cancer in his left eye (Rhabdomyosarcoma) and is in desperate need of medical treatment.
It all began in earlier in June, when his parents first noticed some swelling in his left eye and took him to see a doctor, who diagnosed him with a simple eye infection. After a week without improvement, he was referred
to an Ophthalmologist who ordered a CT scan and a biopsy (performed on 06/12 and 06/15 respectively). The biopsy yielded little useful information and Eni spent another two weeks being referred different doctors, as his condition was worsened.
It was not until that he ended up at a teaching hospital in Ibandan, Nigeria, that he finally received a diagnosis of Rhabdomyosarcoma. He was also given a treatment plan of 47 weeks of chemotherapy treatment (started on 7-14-2015), 2 sessions of radiotherapy, and finally surgery after the tumor has hopefully shrunk.
As of this moment, Eni has only received 7 of the 47 chemo treatments, because that is all his family has been able to afford. He is currently hospitalized that the National hospital in Abuja, Nigeria, where he relies on friends and family for daily treatments. However, Eni's condition will surely deteriorate if help does not come soon, because his is fighting a particularly aggressive cancer.
Ideally we would like to raise funds to not only pay for his care, but also transfer him back to the teaching hospital. This is because they are better equipped to provide him with the level of care that he needs.
My family and I will appreciate all donations, no amount if too small. Every dollar will make a difference in Eni's life and give this 2-year old a fighting chance. God bless you as you consider our request.
World Missions Possible (WMP) has investigated this case and has verified all the information to be true. The organization has pledged to ensure that all donations will be used solely for the purpose of providing Eni with the care he needs. They have agreed to provide proof, as well as updates, on Eni's treatment/progress if requested.
WMP has been around since 2001 and are well known for providing free care to needy areas around the world. Please see below for more information on World Missions possible Inc.
Here's how you can help:
GoFundMe:
- Donations can be made through GoFundMe
- A fee of 7.9% (+ $0.30 per donation) will be charged
for all donations made through GoFundMe
World Missions Possible:
- Donations can also be made directly through WMP
- No Fees are charged for donations made via check.
* Please make checks payable to World missions
Possible/Eni's sight.
* Mailing address: World Missions Possible
16516 El Camino Real #126
Houston, Texas 77062.
- A 4% fee will be charged by the credit card company
for donations made via credit cards.
- Please visit the World Missions Possible website for
more information
Break down of Medical expenses:
Exchange rate from Dollar to Naira ->$1 : N199.05
40 Chemotherapy treatments - N25,000 ($125.59) each
2 Radiotherapy sessions - N17,500 ($87.91) each
Followed by surgery ~ N150,000 ($753.57)
Total estimated costs: N1,185,000 ($5952.99)
Organizer
Tonye Odogwu
Organizer
Galveston, TX
