<div><strong><em>An 8-year-old boy in ICU fighting for his life needs your help today.</em></strong>
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<div>My name is Emmanuel Ogaga A. , a close family friend of the Akpavie family. I am helping them raise urgent funds for their son, Derick Akpavie, an 8-year-old boy in Nigeria battling severe liver disease.
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<div>Derick’s condition has deteriorated quickly; he is now in the ICU at LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital), with bills mounting daily. Doctors at LUTH have confirmed that the only hope for Derick’s survival is a liver transplant.
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<div>The family has been referred to Max Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi, India, where the surgery can be carried out. 
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<div><strong><em>Hospital Estimate</em></strong>
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<div>The official hospital estimate for the transplant is $24,100 USD, which includes:
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<div>	•	Transplant surgery
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<div>	•	Hospital stay (21 days for patient, 8 days for donor)
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<div>	•	ICU care
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<div>	•	Consultations by treating doctors
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<div>	•	Basic investigations
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<div>	•	Routine pharmacy and consumables (up to INR 5 Lacs for both patient and donor)
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<div><strong><em>Package exclusions:</em></strong>
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<div>	•	DNA test
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<div>	•	Stay beyond the number of days included
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<div>	•	Additional surgery/procedures required
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<div>	•	Consultation by unrelated specialty doctors
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<div>	•	Special equipment, medicines, or tests needed after discharge
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<div>Note: <strong><em>This estimate may change after a full clinical evaluation upon arrival. </em></strong>
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<div><strong><em>Current Situation in Nigeria</em></strong>
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<div>Meanwhile, Derick’s parents are struggling to keep up with<strong><em> ICU bills at LUTH</em></strong>, which have already reached <strong><em>₦3.4 million (~£1,900 / ~$2,300 USD)</em></strong>. Every <strong><em>four days</em></strong>, a new bill of <strong><em>₦1.2 million</em></strong> arrives, putting unbearable pressure on the family.
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<div><strong><em>Parental Consent &amp; Transparency</em></strong>
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<div>We are fully transparent with this fundraiser. Derick’s father has provided a signed consent letter, authorizing this campaign and the use of medical documents to raise funds for his son’s liver transplant.
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<div>All relevant medical documents, including the referral letter from LUTH, Max Hospital invoice (Page 1 uploaded, Page 2 to be uploaded shortly), and the father’s consent letter, are available for donor verification.
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<div><strong><em>A Mother and Father’s Plea</em></strong>
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<div>Please watch the heartfelt video message from Derick's parent: <a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/8MiPnuiEnso" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/8MiPnuiEnso" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://youtube.com/shorts/8MiPnuiEnso</a></a>
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<div>What We Are Raising Funds For
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<div>1. Hospital Package in India – $24,100 USD
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<div>2. Outstanding ICU Bills in Nigeria – ₦3.4 million (~£1,900 / ~$2,300 USD)
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<div>3. Travel &amp; Documentation – $3,791 – $4,991 USD
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<div>	•	Passport renewal (Nigeria):
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<div>	•	Derick (special medical case) → ~$200 USD
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<div>	•	Mother (donor, express renewal) → ~$135 USD
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<div>	•	India Medical Visa (Lagos consulate): $252 USD per person × 3 = $756 USD
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<div>	•	Flights (3 return tickets, Lagos → Delhi): $2,400 – $3,600 USD
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<div>	•	Local transport &amp; airport pickup in India: $300 USD
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<div>4. Accommodation &amp; Living in India (2–3 months stay) – $2,000 – $3,200 USD
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<div>5. Additional Medical &amp; Post-Surgery Needs – $3,000 – $5,000 USD
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<div>Estimated Total Needed
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<div>$32,791 – $40,591 USD (~£35,000)
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<div><strong><em>Organizers</em></strong>
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<div>	•	<strong><em>Eric Oghogho Akpavie</em></strong> – Father
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<div>	•	<strong><em>Emmanuel Ogaga Akpoili</em></strong> – Family Friend &amp; Fundraiser Organizer (UK)
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<div>Important Note About Fund Transfers
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<div>	•	Max Super Specialty Hospital does not accept direct payments from GoFundMe or NGOs.
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<div>	•	All funds raised will be collected by Derick’s family and transferred directly to the hospital’s official bank account for treatment.
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<div>	•	Donors will receive <strong><em>regular updates</em></strong> on how funds are used and on Derick’s treatment progress.
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<div><strong><em>How You Can Help</em></strong>
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<div>	•	<strong><em>Donate</em></strong>: Every contribution, big or small, brings Derick closer to life.
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<div>	•	<strong><em>Share</em></strong>: Spread this campaign with your networks, churches, community groups, and on social media.
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<div>	•	<strong><em>Pray with us</em></strong>: Your prayers, love, and support mean more than we can say.
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<div>Together, we can give Derick the chance to grow up, go to school, play, and live the bright life every child deserves.
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Nikky Fasuyi

Anonymous

Oluwatoyin Daniel

Eguono Onoyovwi

Mazino Fapohunda

Aramide Bamikefa

Mayokun Adebulehin

Ekene Afam

Angela Ibe

Anslem Udum

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Give Derick a Chance to Live – Liver Transplant Appeal

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