Hi, my name is Cindy and I am fundraising for our dear friend Eluno and her husband Ifesinachi Arinze.
It is incredibly difficult to find the words to describe what this family is going through, but we are sharing their story in the hope that compassion and love will carry them through this unimaginable time.
Our dear friend has lived with sickle cell anemia her entire life. She has faced pain, hospital visits, and uncertainty with remarkable courage. Her husband came to Canada on a visitor’s visa to be by her side, to care for her, and to support her while awaiting the approval of his permanent residence application. Instead of finding stability, they were met with devastating news that turned their world upside down.
Doctors discovered that her husband has been surviving with only 1% kidney function. Both of his kidneys are severely scarred, and without treatment, he cannot survive. He now depends on dialysis three times every week, a painful, exhausting process that keeps him alive day by day.
Because of his immigration status, his treatment is not covered, and the medical bills are already in the thousands of dollars, with more piling up every week. His wife, a Customer care specialist, works tirelessly providing assistance to others, yet she is powerless to afford the care her own husband needs, while also managing her own serious health condition.
This is more than a financial burden. It is a fight for his life. It is the weight of fear they carry every day wondering how long they can keep going, and whether help will come in time.
We are asking, from the depths of our hearts, for your help. Your donation will go towards:
• Life-saving dialysis treatments
• Medications and ongoing medical care
• Essential support to help this family survive this crisis
No amount is too small. Every dollar matters. Every share matters. Your kindness could be the reason this husband gets another chance at life and this family gets another tomorrow together.
Please stand with them. Please help us keep him alive.
Thank you for your compassion, generosity, and prayers.