The CEO of the Blessing Cancer Foundation has come forward to defend a recent public fundraising appeal, addressing concerns regarding transparency and the allocation of donated funds for cancer treatments.
According to a report by Blueprint, the CEO clarified that the foundation’s primary mission remains providing financial and emotional support to underprivileged cancer patients across Nigeria. The defense comes in response to social media inquiries questioning the urgency of certain appeals and the verification process for beneficiaries.
Key points from the CEO’s statement include:
- Strict Verification: The foundation maintains a rigorous vetting process involving medical reports and direct consultation with treating hospitals to ensure funds reach genuine cases.
- Rising Cost of Care: The CEO highlighted the skyrocketing costs of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, noting that many families are pushed into poverty without external intervention.
- Administrative Transparency: A breakdown of how donations are utilized was promised, with the CEO emphasizing that the majority of contributions go directly to hospital accounts rather than individual patients to prevent misappropriation.
- Call for Partnerships: The foundation urged corporate bodies and well-meaning Nigerians to join the cause, stating that the sheer volume of requests for aid far exceeds current resources.
