My name is Joy, and I am reaching out to ask for your support as my family navigates another difficult chapter in my mother's battle with breast cancer.

On September 10, 2026, just two months ago, my mum underwent surgery as part of her breast cancer treatment. Since then, we have been hopeful and doing everything we can to support her treatment and recovery.

Unfortunately, on November 9, our family received another devastating news.

My mum was rushed to the hospital after suddenly becoming unable to walk. Following several tests, including an MRI of her spine, doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to her spine, causing severe compression of her spinal cord at the T4 level. The affected vertebra has also collapsed, making her condition extremely serious.

She now requires urgent spinal surgery to relieve the pressure on her spinal cord, remove the affected tumor, and stabilize her spine with an implant.

This surgery is critical to giving her the best possible chance of recovering her mobility and preventing further neurological complications, including loss of bowel and bladder control.

The hospital has estimated the cost of this surgery alone at ₦18 million (approximately $13,400 USD). However, our experience with her previous surgery has taught us how quickly medical expenses can exceed initial estimates. In September, we were initially quoted ₦9.5 million, but the final hospital expenses came to approximately ₦14 million, excluding the additional costs of her care after discharge.

Beyond this urgent surgery, my mum will also require radiotherapy sessions as part of her ongoing cancer treatment, along with physiotherapy, rehabilitation, medications, and continued medical care.

We are hoping to raise $20,000 (approximately ₦27M) to help cover her urgent surgery, ongoing cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and the additional medical expenses that may arise.

As her daughter, it is incredibly difficult to watch my mum go through this, especially after everything she has already endured in just the past two months. We are holding on to hope and doing everything within our means to give her the care she urgently needs.

I am organizing this fundraiser on her behalf, and the funds raised will be transferred to Nigeria to support her medical treatment and recovery.

We would be deeply grateful for any financial support you can offer. No amount is too small, and every contribution will make a meaningful difference.

If you are unable to donate, we would be equally grateful if you could share this fundraiser with your friends, family, and networks.

Above all, please keep my mum in your thoughts and prayers as she undergoes this critical surgery and continues her fight against cancer.

Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, and support during this difficult time.

With gratitude,

Joy