Dear Nhimbe Friends,
An urgent unexpected medical situation has arisen in Zimbabwe for Muda’s family (our Nhimbe for Progress co-director). Some of you may have met him in 2023 when he came to the states, or remember his father, Cosmas Magaya. Muda’s wife of 20 years, Portia, has recently been taken critically ill and is now hospitalized awaiting life-saving surgery. This vital intervention is needed immediately and we are asking for any help you can see your way to offer.
A minimum of $2,000 is needed, to include the first operation of $1,300 with additional costs for consultations, tests and follow-up. A second surgery will be expected in one month. Other family members are contributing as able to both the medical costs and tuition to keep Muda and Portia’s children in school.
Portia has been working for the banking industry for as long as I can remember, and being the mother of their 5 children is also a full-time job! She is a prime example of a hard-working woman who is the backbone of the African family. As of a month ago she was forced to stop working due to her health difficulties progressing rapidly. She was admitted to the hospital May 28 and is scheduled for surgery by specialists as soon as possible. She texts, “The pain has become unbearable. The sooner the procedure is done the better! I’m so frustrated and tired.” Timing is critical because hospitals in Zimbabwe require pre-payment before treatment.
If you are able to donate to her life-saving medical expenses, please click here. Under “Greatest Need” enter “Portia” in the special field. Whatever you can do is greatly appreciated and any amount helps. Your donation makes a huge difference for this family!
Thank you so much for listening and giving me an opportunity to share all of this during this rather emotional time. Some of you have read the Field Reports over the years and heard some of these stories.
Tatenda Chaizvo!