When the Onomase family sought the help of the general public to save their ailing son – Odafe Onomase – it was evident that they had been stretched to their wits’ end. Any good observer of the family will tell that the family is one that will rather confront their situations in private than disturb neighbours but this time all will agree that our common humanity must respond to this humble call to keep a promising life alive.
29 year old Odafe Onomase, a graduate of Theatre Arts from the University of Benin was recently diagnosed of cancer (Dermatofibrosarcoma) seriously affecting his body tissues and a scan has also revealed a tumour in his brain. The ailment has left him in excruciating pain as his life seem to be slowly ebbing away if he doesn’t get the best treatment urgently.
Odafe who had is whole life ahead of him is currently bed-ridden. He was flown to India for medical care where he had his left leg amputated but the family had to discontinue treatment when they could no longer afford it and he had to return to Nigeria. En-route Nigeria, he became numb and has since not regained motor function of his lower body.
Odafe’s present condition according to doctors require five (5) chemotherapy procedures before they (doctors) will determine if he needs more. He requires radiotherapy but will first need surgery to treat his severe bed sores and another surgery for the brain tumour. If he (God willing) survives it, he will need a prosthetic leg.
The Onomase’s are not such an affluent family but they have spared nothing to preserve the life of their ailing son who has proven that he is a blooming star not just to the family but to our society. They are calling on Nigerians to come to their aid at such a trying time. They need support to continue treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital where he is currently reporting to and to see to the other surgeries and procedures necessary for his well being.
All payments can be made in favour of
Onomase Odafe, Gt Bank Account No. 0033141283.
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