Malawian women living in Seattle, United States have managed to raise $1,840 (K1.453 million) towards the fundraising campaign to send 28-year-old breast cancer-stricken, Chikondi Kazembe to travel to India for specialized treatment.
Emmanuel Mulele presents the dummy cheque to Chikondi on behalf of MSA Women of Substance
Chikondi interacting with the fundraising committee
The appeal for help
Some Malawian concerned citizens and relations initiated the ‘Chikondi Kazembe Fundraise’ committee through social media Facebook, appealing assistance to cover costs for the travel to and treatment in India quoted at US$15,000 (K11 million).
When the initiative was further publicized on
Nyasa Times, Malawi Seattle Association (MSA) Women of Substance a group of compatriots living in Seattle, Washington in the US mobilized themselves with a target of US$1,300 but managed to exceed to $1,840.
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