Funmi Yusuf Ibidapo- Spinal cord injury patient seeks N2.5m for rehabilitation

Funmi Yusuf Ibidapo in her wheelchair.

Funmi Yusuf  Ibidapo, is a middle aged woman  suffering from a condition medically described as “quadriplegic paralysis of the upper and lower limbs”, or  spinal cord injury in layman’s terms.
Her condition is the after effect of the series of paralysing injuries suffered from a traumatic road traffic accident seven years ago.
Today, Funmi is confined to the wheelchair and her entire
world has turned upside down. The once vibrant and energetic mother of four is now a shadow of herself, no thanks to the trauma from the unfortunate incident has left her almost completely helpless.
“Life has not been the same. I am suffering and I really need help,” she remarked in an encounter with Vanguard recently. Recounting her ordeal, Funmi, who described the enormous challenge survival has become for her and her family, lamented that the expense of her condition has left the family completely broke. “There is no money for my drugs and injections. My condition is now so bad the complications I suffered are threatening my health and very survival.”
DR Okubena, who said Funmi once had to undergo blood transfusion, lamented that she currently has to cope with complications ranging from problem to the skin, pain and peppery sensation and involuntary muscular contractions (spasms).
For the follow-up treatment, she requires a doctor to visit her at home, chemotherapy to minimise complications such as the spasms. For rehabilitation, apart from the housing issue, she requires physiotherapy for the rest of her life. Cost for this monthly is in the region of N40,000. For drugs, at least N20,000 is required, in addition to another N30,000 for treatment at home at least three times a month. She could develop pneumonia, pressure sores, GIT problems and her limbs can develop a condition called disused atrophy.
“The lack of regular physiotherapy is not helping her. Standing up and moving gives a psychological feeling. Currently Funmi is using up the residual energy. She needs 10 doses of a particular neurotropic injection, that would cost roughly N120,000. For home visitation by a doctor and a nurse, at least N100,000 per annum is required. She also needs an orthopaedic mattress that is well padded and lowered to minimise the pressure and instructed how to turn in bed that would prevent further complications. She would also benefit from a motorized or blow-operated wheelchair. Overall, she currently requires N2.0 – 2.5 million to be properly rehabilitated.”
The incident has really affected the family. Already, two of the couple’s children have dropped out of school, but
If you are moved to assist Funmi, kindly get more details through 07085206634 or 08024037506.
Plz we appeal as usual to all of us, and to all kindhearted Nigerians including you, to assist Funmi. We have done it (assist) before and we can still do it for Funmi.

For more news on Funmi, go through this link below: 
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/07/spinal-cord-injury-patient-seeks-n2-5m-for-rehabilitation/