Runcie C.W. Chidebe: Join Blossom Ozorumba and me in raising $3,800 for two breast cancer patients

Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Executive Director of Project PINK BLUE, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Happy Birthday to me.

Today is a special day for me. In my twenties, I started a nonprofit that has become a beacon of hope for thousands of people. From a humble beginning, I have had the opportunity to shape national policies in health and cancer control in Nigeria.

I have the chance to meet with global leaders and share a room with the world’s best. I have been through diverse challenges, pains, and persecution both from the people that I have loved and supported and those very close to me. In all, I keep winning. I keep living.

Based on this, I want to continue to live my life, helping others to live. I want to continue to help other people continue to win.

For this reason, I am inviting you to join Blossom Ozorumba (today is also her Birthday) and me in raising N6,460,000 ($3,800) for two BREAST CANCER patients: Khadija and Salome. Every single naira or dollar raised will go directly towards their treatments.

1. Khadija A. Braimoh, single parent of two, trader, lives in Lagos.

In February 2024, Khadija noticed a lump in her breast; she acted immediately and visited the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) the very next day. While initial tests didn’t reveal anything conclusive, her symptoms—including bloody discharge from the breast and persistent pain—couldn’t be ignored.

Further investigations led to a lump excision, and the diagnosis she had feared became a reality: BREAST CANCER.
Her doctors recommended chemotherapy, and she started immediately. She had eight cycles and had her last chemotherapy treatment on November 15, 2024.

Yet, her battle isn’t over. She urgently needs a mastectomy (removal of her breasts), followed by additional chemotherapy and radiotherapy, to give her the best chance at survival. Unfortunately, since November 15, Khadijat and her family have not been able to raise funds for her surgery.

2. Salome Titus, 42, fashion designer, mother of three, and from Akwa Ibom state.

In September 2024, Salome began experiencing sharp, and severe back pain and breast lump. She visited the health centre, which referred her to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH).

The doctors conducted tests and radiological investigations, including a mammogram, ultrasound, and tru-cut biopsy of the left breast. Her results came out on November 4, 2024, and showed that she had an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, NST, SBR, grade 2.

Salome was supposed to start her treatment immediately; however, due to financial constraints, she has yet to begin her treatment. The cancer has been left untreated, placing her life at greater risk each day.

If you don’t mind, donate to this cause. Together, we aim to raise N6.4 million ($3,800) to support Khadijat and Salome.

You donate via GoFundMe: or UBA Plc , 1019103111, Health and Psychological Trust Centre
Pls, Donate or SHARE.

Nothing is too small. We will personally account for every dime donated.
Thank you so much.
Runcie and Blossom.”

Runcie C.W. Chidebe serves as the Executive Director of Project PINK BLUE and holds a position as an External Academic Board Member for the Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review. With a background in psychology, research, and social entrepreneurship, Runcie is deeply committed to cancer control advocacy and global health consultancy.

He is dedicated to supporting underprivileged cancer patients, organizing free screenings for breast and cervical cancer in rural areas, fundraising for those in need, advocating for policy changes with governments, and providing specialized training for healthcare professionals in oncology and cancer awareness, including in local dialects.