TellZim Reporter
A teenager from ward 16 in Chivi Central is appealing for financial help to have a vicious tumor that has taken much of his face removed at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare.
Tatenda Mupfurashanga (17) has had the growth since he was only four years old, and has already been operated on twice to remove the tumor which continues reappearing.
Mupfurashanga is due for another operation but is in need of US$850 to cover the operation fees, excluding hospital and medication fees.
“My parents cannot afford the required money since they are just communal farmers. I am appealing to well-wishers to help me so that I continue with my life normally.
“I sat for my ordinary level exams last year at Chongogwe High School and I passed four out of six subjects and I would want to continue with my education if possible, but at the moment the growth is really hindering me from being my best self,” Mupfurashanga said.
Community Rehabilitation officer for ward 16, Chivi, Albert Imbayarwo said Mupfurashanga had the potential to assist his parents if he continues with his education, but the growing tumor was now deterring him from realizing his full potential.
“He had an operation in 2014 and another one in 2015, but due to lack of funds as well as Covid-19, he could not have another one. It seems as if the bones in his face keep growing hence the need for regular surgeries to remove the bulging growth in his face.
“Tatenda also needs to have a social life and to socialize with his peers which now is becoming difficult because of his condition. We are appealing to Zimbabweans and other well-wishers to please help him so that he leads a normal life again,” Imbayarwo said.
Well-wishers can contact the family on 0777460832 or 0786567457.
