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Muscular dystrophy patient seeks $10 000 for surgery
21 Feb 2017 at 12:28hrs | Views
A 30 year old Entumbane man - Brian Bishop who has lived with muscular dystrophy syndrome since the age of nine is seeking $10 000 to undergo a critical operation in Malawi.
Bishop told Bulawayo24.com today that he is confined to walking in a semi squatting position which is taking a toll on his health.
He said Zimbabwean doctors gave him a quotation of $20 000 for the operation which he cannot afford.
However, he traveled to Malawi on a referral and doctors who assessed him said the condition can be treated and it cost $8000.
Below is his full account :
"The condition I have started when I was nine years old. I do not walk in a normal way as by bones are weak to carry my full body weight.
"I once underwent
an operation to have it rectified but i could not undergo physiotherapy
which resulted in the problem persisting.
"I am now walking in a semi squatting position which is very painful.
"However, am appealing for donations amounting to $8000 for surgery in Malawi which is now critical.
"The amount exclude transport and food. So doctors in Malawi said i would be safe with $10 000.
"A quotation i got here in Zimbabwe was $20 000 for the same operation.
" I would be great full if anyone could assist me," said Bishop.
Bishop can be contacted on 0772 416 739
Bishop told Bulawayo24.com today that he is confined to walking in a semi squatting position which is taking a toll on his health.
He said Zimbabwean doctors gave him a quotation of $20 000 for the operation which he cannot afford.
However, he traveled to Malawi on a referral and doctors who assessed him said the condition can be treated and it cost $8000.
Below is his full account :
"The condition I have started when I was nine years old. I do not walk in a normal way as by bones are weak to carry my full body weight.
"I am now walking in a semi squatting position which is very painful.
"However, am appealing for donations amounting to $8000 for surgery in Malawi which is now critical.
"The amount exclude transport and food. So doctors in Malawi said i would be safe with $10 000.
"A quotation i got here in Zimbabwe was $20 000 for the same operation.
" I would be great full if anyone could assist me," said Bishop.
Bishop can be contacted on 0772 416 739
Source - Byo24News
