With heavy hearts, we are raising funds for the funeral arrangements of Damilola Balogun and to support the three young children she has left behind.

Damilola was a loving wife, a devoted mother, and the main provider for her family. Just five months ago, she welcomed her beautiful baby into the world. What should have been a time of joy soon turned into a painful and tragic journey no family should endure.

It all started when Damilola began complaining of severe headaches. She visited Walsall Manor Hospital emergency and accident unit, where she was attended to and discharged. Three days later, she returned with the same symptoms, and requested for a blood work to be done. After checking her vitals she was admitted. Doctors administered antibiotics and carried out an MRI scan and a lumbar puncture.

The test was inconclusive. Another MRI was done the second week at the hospital and results showed that there was fluid in her brain and Damilola was urgently referred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, for surgery. The surgery was initially successful, and there was hope.

Tragically, three days later, Damilola went into a coma and was placed on life support. Despite all medical efforts and prayers, it was confirmed that she could not recover. On the morning of 1st January 2026, the life support machine was switched off.

While others were welcoming the first day of a new year in celebration, this family was plunged into unbearable grief.

Damilola leaves behind three children aged 11 years, 10 years, and a 5month old baby, her husband, her mother and grandmother.

Since this ordeal began, her husband has been unable to work, staying by her side throughout hospital admissions and recovery attempts. Their savings have been completely exhausted, and the family is now facing funeral costs and the immense responsibility of raising three children without their mother.

We are humbly asking for your support; no amount is too small. Your donation will help:

• Cover funeral and burial expenses

• Provide immediate support for her children

• Ease the financial burden on the grieving family

Please consider donating and sharing this page. Let us come together to show this family that they are not alone during their darkest moment.

Thank you for your kindness, prayers, and generosity.