I
am writing with a heavy heart and a saddened mind today, to inform you that
Fatama Turay, the young woman we tried to save via fundraising campaign, passed
away last week. For those of you who do not know, she suffered a lengthy battle
with oral cancer before finally succumbing. We did all we could in terms of
raising money for her treatment, but by the time we discovered her case, the
cancer was far too advanced.
She
was 17 years old, an academic high-achiever, at the top of her class at her high
school in Freetown. This accomplished, intelligent, beautiful young woman will
be sorely missed by her family and friends, and we will continue to keep her in
our thoughts and hearts over at Khadarlis.
Marisa N. | Volunteer Blogger
Khadarlis for Sierra Leone
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