BACKGROUND
Emmanuel Babalola was born 16 years ago into the family of Mr. & Mrs. Gbenga Babalola without any form of deformity until 11 years ago when they noticed Tumor which began to grow in the leg. The growing leg Tumor later developed and extended to the back of the body. See the photographs.
The surgery was carried on the boy’s leg at Federal Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos years ago on referral from Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) which cost was borne by the family.
Unfortunately, the father is an outsourced Driver with a private company with a meager pay and the mother is without job, as such they could not afford the cost of treatments.
The parents have been battling with the challenge up till now and the Tumor has grown so much that is threatening the life of the young boy.
TREATMENTS HISTORY
Apart from the earlier treatment and surgery carried on the boy which cost was borne by the family, the Tumor resurfaced in the leg and that of the back of the body and the case was brought to our office. We intervened by supporting the 1st phase of the treatment and surgery of the back of the body Tumor which cost was ₦500, 000 (Five hundred thousand naira). See the attached photograph.
COST ESTIMATE OF THE NEXT PHASE OF TREATMENTS AND SURGERY
The patient, Emmanuel Babalola was again referred to Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) for various tests in order to carry out another phase of treatments and surgery on the leg and the cost estimate from LUTH is put at ₦1,226, 326 (One million, two hundred and twenty six thousand, three hundred and twenty six naira). See the details below:
S/N |
DETAILS |
COST (₦) |
1 |
Minor Operation x2 |
270, 000 |
2 |
Admission and feeding (8weeks) |
229, 456 |
3 |
Tentative cost for drugs |
431, 870 |
4 |
Laboratory Investigations |
70, 000 |
5 |
Radiologic Investigations |
40, 000 |
6 |
Blood Screening (@₦8, 500 x 10 pints) |
85, 000 |
7 |
Contingency |
100, 000 |
|
TOTAL |
1, 226, 326 |
This is in addition to the blood the relations will donate which is ten (10) pints to be screened.
However, this cost estimate is not final and it could be more according to the Hospital calculation.
OUR REQUEST FOR DONATIONS TOWARDS THE TREATMENTS AND SURGERY
We are seeking donations and contributions from well-meaning individuals, corporate organizations, other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governmental agencies towards the treatments and surgery of Emmanuel Babalola in order to save his life.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
The donations and contributions can be paid into
Account Name: Joy Welfare & Charity Ministry
Account number- 0008395075
Bank: Union Bank of Nigeria plc
Any donations and contributions to this charitable course will be appreciated.
DEADLINE
The Hospital has advised that the surgery should be done early to save the life of the young boy. Therefore, the deadline is immediate as the treatment and surgery will commence upon availability of the funds.
ENQUIRY
For further enquiry, you can contact:
Taiwo- +234-1-808-067-0220, 1-903-259-2526
Website: joywelfarecharity.org