Help Gracious Get Her Cancer Treatments

Meet Gracious, a bright, beautiful 4-year-old girl whose laughter once filled every room. Just a year ago, she was a vibrant toddler, full of energy, always quick to smile and play with those around her. But everything changed when Gracious was diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer.

Since the age of 3, Gracious has endured surgeries, treatments, doctor visits, and hospital stays, far from the familiar warmth of home. Her days are no longer filled with playtime and giggles with her siblings or outings with her father. Instead, they are spent in hospitals and treatment centres hours away, with her mother by her side, fighting this difficult battle.

Despite their love and strength, her family is struggling to keep up with the mounting medical bills for the specialised care she desperately needs. As they focus on giving Gracious the best chance at recovery, they are faced with the heavy burden of making these life-saving treatments possible.

We are reaching out to you to help Gracious reclaim her childhood, to offer her family relief from the financial strain, and to give this little girl a chance at a brighter, healthier future. Your generosity can make a world of difference in Gracious' journey. Please join us in helping her fight for her life through donations and/or sharing this fundraiser and her journey with others.

Below is a message from Gracious' mother (my cousin):

"Hello everyone,

I'm Margaret Ernest, mother of 4-year-old Gracious Ernest, who's bravely fighting a rare and aggressive eye tumor. Despite two surgeries, her condition requires specialised care to prevent losing her remaining eye.

Initially diagnosed with Optic Nerve Glioma, subsequent opinions revealed Anaplastic Astrocytoma and Juvenile Oligodendroglioma - both cancerous. We've done our best, but the medical expenses are overwhelming.

We urgently need your financial support to access advanced treatment at a specialised facility, significantly improving Gracious's recovery chances. Your sponsorship would cover:

- Medical treatment costs

We've attached Gracious's medical reports and photos for your review. Your prompt response will give Gracious the best chance at recovery. We're grateful for your consideration and look forward to your support.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity."

I (Samantha) will be transferring everything raised directly to Margaret who lives in Nigeria and keeping you updated on Gracious' journey.

*Donations can be made in any currency. It does not have to be in pounds (£).*

If you have a naira account and are struggling to make online donations, you can make a donation using the account details below:

Ernest Gracious Imoh

0101612783

Sterling Bank

(WARNING: Some of the photos below are graphic. They include pre-surgery photos of her eye being affected by the tumour as well as post-surgery photos after the removal of her left eye with the surgical sight not covered)

Pre-tumour

During diagnosis and treatments: