Published: January 8, 2025
Last updated: January 7, 2025
Monrovia – Allison Abu-Kian, a 27-year-old man, is currently in critical condition at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia, battling a severely swollen stomach caused by a tumor.
A tumor, scientifically defined, is an abnormal growth of cells in the body. It occurs when cells divide and grow uncontrollably, bypassing the normal regulatory mechanisms of cell growth. Tumors can develop in any part of the body and vary in size, shape, and behavior.
Abu-Kian, a resident of Jacob’s Town in the Rehab Community, Montserrado County Electoral District #6, is a devoted member of the Winning Evangelistic Ministry.
In a bid to save his life, a group of compassionate citizens, mostly members of his church, has embarked on a street-to-street fundraising campaign across Monrovia. Armed with placards depicting his deteriorating health, they are appealing to the public for financial assistance to raise the US$550 required for Abu-Kian’s life-saving surgery at JFK.
Our reporter observed a group of church members, predominantly women accompanied by one man, stationed in front of the Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Congo Town. They were pleading with passersby to contribute to the cause.
Miss Patience P. B. Rogers, a concerned church member, stressed the urgency of the situation, lamenting the financial inability of Abu-Kian’s friends and family.
“This is the only option we have to save our brother’s life,” she said. “The operation can be done here in Liberia, but the doctors at JFK are demanding US$550 before they can proceed.”
She revealed that Abu-Kian has been battling this illness for two years. While he underwent a previous medical operation that initially improved his condition, a new growth appeared in his stomach, worsening to its current critical state.
“He had his first operation and told us he was feeling better. But after some time, he noticed a lump growing in his stomach again. It kept getting bigger and eventually brought him back to the hospital,” Patience explained.
Doctors at JFK have reportedly warned that Abu-Kian must undergo surgery within a month to prevent the situation from becoming fatal. Medical tests, including urine analysis, have already been conducted, confirming the need for immediate surgery.
“We started this street-to-street campaign last week and have managed to raise US$150 out of the US$550 needed,” she added.
Yamah Taylor, another concerned member, joined in the appeal, calling on the national government, humanitarian organizations, and kindhearted individuals to help save Abu-Kian’s life.
Patience P. B. Rogers can be reached at +231-881-412-773, while Yamah Taylor can be contacted at +231-881-135-508.
Discussion about this post