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Bayo Adeyinka

1 Apr, 13 tweets, 4 min read

Easter Came Early- Medical Bills Sorted

A few days ago, a friend reached out to me on messenger. I'd not seen him for years- probably more than 10 years. I didn't even know he reads the things I write because he doesn't comment.

He was touched by the prison initiatives and others. He and his wife wanted to send N300,000 (Three hundred thousand naira) to either defray fines for prison inmates or sort out medical bills. He wanted me to choose and I opted for medical bills.

The process for defraying prison fines takes a long process (from getting the names from prison records to swearing affidavits at the courts, etc).

I was pleasantly surprised when he transferred the 300k. It was a big deal for me because of the trust. Someone you have not seen for years and not even in the same location!! This guy is not even in Nigeria! I am deeply humbled by this. Thank you so much.

Immediately, I contacted a few doctor friends at some hospitals to help out. I didn't just want to come to social media to ask for those who need help with medical bills. That would be a bit tacky with a few trying to game or scam the process.

Finally, a friend in a medical establishment in Ibadan assisted. She got a list of verified patients who couldn't pay their bills. I listened to a few of their stories and almost wept. One had sold all his properties and that of his parents to manage his ailment.

See, if you have good health, please appreciate what you have. Don't take it for granted.

I picked a few of the issues presented, settled some in full (injury to the pelvic, left ear sarcoma, burhole drainage and acute kidney disease) while one (emergency CS) was settled in part. Two patients who couldn't afford drugs also got 20k each.

The total amount was transferred to the hospital's account and an acknowledgement letter was also issued by the hospital confirming the disbursement of proceeds as directed. I have forwarded the full letter to the donor who prefers to remain anonymous.

I attach screenshots but kept the identities of beneficiaries, hospital and donor.

I sincerely thank this anonymous donor for giving these families a wonderful Easter gift. You have lifted the burdens on their necks and may your own yoke be easy and your burdens light in Jesus Name.

I appreciate my friends in the medical field for their response. I'm most grateful to this Sister who took it upon herself to facilitate this particular one. I know you'll all read this post.

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This further reinforces my belief that social media can be a force for good. There is still a lot to be done. It was a long list and I wish we could do more.

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