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Saturday 19 January 2013

Cancer patient Funmi Lawal loses one arm to cancer, needs your help

Funmi Lawal is the UNILAG law graduate who was diagnosed with malignant sarcoma, a kind of cancer at the shoulder region. We raised money for her on LIB last August...she was the one Don Jazzy donated N2million to. You can read more about her HERE.

Funmi was able, through your kindness, to raise the money she needed for her treatment and went for her surgery in the UK last year. She contacted me today with the news that her surgery was successful but her left arm had to be amputated to save her life. See Funmi's email below. Please read...
I want to thank the people of Nigeria for their donations, I am really grateful. I underwent the surgery at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham. It was done three different times; the 11th, 12th and 18th. 
The surgery was very successful, glory be to God that I am alive today and there is no trace of cancer in my body again. But my left hand was amputated because it was the best thing to do in order to save my life and prevent the cancer from spreading.
Read the rest after the cut...but please be warned, there's a photo there that some of you might find disturbing. Continue...


The treatment was extremely expensive and has been a great challenge for me and my family. After paying the sum of £25000 to the hospital account before we left the country, I was given an additional fees of £6300 when I was discharged. This we had to beg the doctor to allow us pay in pieces because it wasn't planned for. (My family has been able to pay £2100 out of the money now)
Another challenge am having is getting an artificial limb to replace the lost one. An estimate has been given to me via mail by the Ability Matters Clinical in Roehampton London, about £4500 excluding consultation fees...
Please I need Nigerians to help me once again in order to get an artificial hand so that I can achieve my goals of being a practicing lawyer and also help me pay the additional fees to the hospital.
Attached are pictures of me a day before the surgery, on the surgery day and after the surgery.


Surgery day and after the surgery

Please send your help to her Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) Account:
Name: FUNMILAYO LAWAL
Acct number : 0002855164
at 1/19/2013 10:08:00 pm

97 comments:

  1. ★★PRINCE CHARMING™★★19 January 2013 at 22:13

    How sad and touching... For those of us who can help, I believe this is the time to be more humane to a fellow human through this medium. With money and prayers.

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  2. kunle19 January 2013 at 22:28

    OMG! I thank God for your life. May he continue to grant you peace. Sincerely, no amount is small.
    www.fastweightlosstipsnigeria.blogspot.com/

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  3. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:29

    Na wa o.

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  4. Unknown19 January 2013 at 22:32

    Jesus! You will make it in Jesus name!

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  5. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:33

    sry my dear. I wish i cld do more. 2face nd dbanj i v neva c ur hand in ds kind of tin. Pls u guyz shld do sumtin.

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    1. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:41

      Do u knw how many children Tuface has? Abeg oo, he's already payin his dues free him b4 he gts high bp! Bt Dbanj tho, he shld use our isreaalite journey money n save a soul, wit all his connections!

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    2. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:47

      I beg shout loud ! Tuface dbang I beg oooo

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    3. teeteelahyo20 January 2013 at 01:37

      Y'all should stop pointing fingers and give what you Can. Don't impose stuffs on other people, start from yourselves. Sheeesh! Nigerians tho

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    4. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:29

      Donjazzy is that u? *justasking*

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  6. June19 January 2013 at 22:38

    Oh my God! This isn't funny @ all....May God see you through...Amen!

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  7. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:39

    Thank u lord for ur mercies

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  8. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:45

    So happy for fummi at least it was a success,phew if it was india we for hear story

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  9. Unknown19 January 2013 at 22:51

    Oh my goodness...Funmi my prayers, and all your pps from UNILAG fac of law.....all our prayers are with you. We thank God for, after all of that, sparing your life. Stay strong dear. God bless.

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  10. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:52

    Oh dear! Fellow Nigerians lets rally round once more and help Funmi.. #QCOG lets do something and help one of our own..God bless you all..

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  11. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 22:56

    La illa illallahu! Allahu Akbar! There's so much to be thankful for! Funmi tho I can't help! But u are in my prayers! And I hope and prayer I can help people in future! May Allah heal you!! Bless!

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  12. Ewwy19 January 2013 at 22:58

    oh My God! Really wats d essence of this life? God pls preserve dis one,

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  13. Unknown19 January 2013 at 23:02

    God Pls Send Help For This Girl Asap

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  14. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:03

    Funmi, we bless God for ur health success. . . Same God of ur yesterday will b the same God of ur today. . U 've our support!

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  15. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:05

    10k-God she is okay.

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    1. PeaceMaker20 January 2013 at 11:41

      So even in a situation like this U can't even say Thank God in full? Wats wit U guys n stupid abbrevs !

      SMHSFU *shaking my head shakingly for you *

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    2. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 10:50

      Yoruba will say oro buruku tohun terin,may God give funmi speady recovery and put a stop to bad thing in our lifes.

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  16. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:08

    it is well funmi i wish my brother had that chance. we lost him july last year

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    1. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 11:26

      May God grant u peace and comfort its nt easy atall

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  17. Sexily Endowed19 January 2013 at 23:10

    Omgoshhhhhh, dis is so disturbin, thank God she survived tho. Damnnnnnnn bein α complete human is really α blessing. #OluwaThankYou.

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  18. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:12

    glory be to the name of God that you are alive,the mighty are really falling......

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  19. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:13

    glory be to the name of God that you are alive,the mighty are really falling....

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  20. Unknown19 January 2013 at 23:40

    God will see you through Funmi thank God for your life. Our prayers are with you.

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  21. Unknown19 January 2013 at 23:43

    Oluwa bless me so I can bless others in Jesus name!amen!

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  22. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:45

    Thank God d surgery wuz successful....ha....God I'm grateful 4 all u've done 4 me o....chai...funmi d God d@ sent u helpers 2 undergo dis surgery hasn't 4gotten u o...let ur mind be @ rest favour wud get u u in no tym my darling..d devil is a liar..I do not knw u but I luv u nd wish u well o...kabiyesi olodumare

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  23. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:50

    In everything they say we should always give Thanks, you went for the surgery & u came back alive not only that completely OK, I join u to give Glory to the name of the Greatest healer's name, the Creator of Heaven & Earth, the ALMIGHTY GOD, Your healing shall be Permanemt IJN. Congrats. Mama B

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  24. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 23:53

    OMG! I am so sorry darling. Yes...disturbing photos. Had to stop eating my noodles...OMG. I feel terrible and such pain...arrgh God'l perfect his healing in ur Life. Amen

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  25. Chidozie Mario19 January 2013 at 23:56

    Chei, really a challenging time for Funmi. Good-hearted Nigerian should please come to her aid.
    Between Abstinence and Chastity

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  26. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 00:03

    Hey Lin...I want to help with my little contribution but am afraid to open the page because of the disturbing picture you said....please can you put Funmi's bank details on the main page so I don't have to open any further.....please.....thanks!!!!

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    1. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:10

      Guarantee Trust Bank (GTB) Account:
      Name: FUNMILAYO LAWAL
      Acct number : 0002855164

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    2. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 10:57

      How den were u able 2 post ur comment? Since u claim u wer 2 afraid 2 "open d page" mscheeeeewwwwww.

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  27. skype20 January 2013 at 00:05

    Will try & squeeze out 5knaira & send ., if not dat I will be going 4 surgery soon wld hv luv 2 give more, dat God dat saw u tru pls see me tru IJN amen

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    1. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:01

      Amen. He ll surely see u thru IJN

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    2. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:07

      Amen! Godbless ur hart!

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    3. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:42

      Oh Skype, God bless your heart, the lord will see you thru your surgery amen.prayed for you

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  28. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 00:12

    God, funmi I bless God for ur healing. God is great. U wud be in my prayers. Wish I cud help wit cash.

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  29. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 00:26

    THANK.GOD FOR YOUR.LIFE FUNMI AND WE PRAY GOD WILL PERFECT ALL THAT CONCERNS YOU IN JESUS NAME.FATHER LORD, HERE IS ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY YOU ARE GIVING TO ME TO BE GRATEFUL.TO YOU, PLZ FORGIVE ME.I THANK GOD FOR YOU AND ME.
    OLU.

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  30. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 00:47

    Thank God 4 ur life funmi. D Lord dat started it will complete it. Was so scared of asking you when u would travel for d surgery d last time i saw you on d day of call 2 bar. Unilag law graduates 2011 set n law school 2011/2012 set rejoice with you! I know God will bless you once again tru kind hearted Nigerians.

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  31. NAUGHTY CONFESSIONS OF NUBIAN KID20 January 2013 at 00:56

    i know the hospital,its where my uncle works and i am actually scheduled to go there tomorrow for a non health related matter..
    linda if possible try and get in touch with her for a uk bank account so that some of us presently resident in the united kingdom can begin to make small small donations

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    1. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 19:28

      She doesn't have a uk account! U can pay directly into the gtbank account! 0002855164 Funmilayo Lawal ........ Either tru wire transfer or other options open to u over there. If u need more information am sure Linda wud help.

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  32. olusoga rilwan olumuyiwa20 January 2013 at 01:20

    Am happy and @ the same time sad(mixedfeelings though),funmi am happy that God's love n grace over your life holds strong and sad dt u have to loose that hand of yours to ds illness buh anywayz,I believe God had took away all your sorrows by d reason of dt amputated hand.From now on, u will live in good health,riches and above all happiness all d days of your life(Amen)...God bless u,bless ur siblings, momsy n popsy IJN..u will never lack n I pray God will touch someone heart to help u financially beyond our comprehension IJN..stay happy for God..#kisses#

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  33. Fineola20 January 2013 at 01:37

    I think now she is just being greedy. People already donated for her to get surgery for cancer. now she wants an artificail arm? That is not a Need. it is a WANT. As far as I am concerned, she needs to stick it and be thankful for her life

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    1. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 13:02

      What do u mean by greedy? From the write up it seems she cudnt even finish paying the bills. If u have nothing to offer, then thank God for her life. She is not asking for too much. So u that has two functional hands is not being greedy or what? U just plain insensitive.

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    2. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 13:17

      Thought of greed like u said but I remembered matthew 7:7. All u need to do is ASK! If she gets it, itz all good k! Giving a helping hand is never too much for the hand that giveth shall receive!

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  34. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 01:52

    Thank God for His mighty healing hands on u, Funmi. My heart is with u and may God provide all ur needs according to His riches in glory, Amen.

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  35. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 02:21

    God is the greatest healer.He has healed you.Glory be to God Almighty.

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  36. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 02:41

    It's well with you Funmi dear Lord pls touch d heart of d rich so they can help her Amen.

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  37. Unknown20 January 2013 at 03:01

    You are in God's hands funmi but I dread this cancer no be small.

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  38. BLOGLORD (MVBM)20 January 2013 at 07:20

    oh dear! we thank God for his faithfulness thus far. HE that keepeth Isreal does not slumber nor sleep. HE will keep u Funmi. Hey LIB folks, Every 1K or more matters. Let's do this.

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  39. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:05

    God Almighty will be with you and your family IJN. You will be in my prayers dear.

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  40. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:13

    Sum pple prefer to give to charity in secret. And to me dats d best charity cos they don't do it to please pple, they do it to please God.

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  41. Unknown20 January 2013 at 08:18

    Thank God she's alive,I know how painful it can be,thank God are brains are still functioning,my grand ma died of cancer and also lost an aunt to cancer about 4wks back. You wouldn't even wish it for your enemy,unfortunately I don't work,but she's in my prayers.

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  42. nekkyville20 January 2013 at 08:20

    God heal u IJN..God pls bless m to bless her.D'banj,Tuface n Genevieve come oh.I neva hia say una don giv b4 oya giv nw.

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  43. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:31

    We thank God for ur life. The Lord dat has started a new thing is able to bring it to a perfect end.

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  44. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:33

    Thank you Lord for saving her life.


    Please do remember to still put God first in all you do. Visit www.thebanquethall.blogspot.com for your Daily-Word-On-The-Web. God bless you.

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  45. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:46

    Funmi, I praise God for your sucessful surgery, all is well. God will see u through, Amen. Please let ur mind be at ease, God will provide the money for the artificial limb.be strong.

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  46. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:53

    GOD is faithfull and he will perfect that which concerns you amen

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  47. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 08:58

    My fellow colleague,I thnk God 4 ur lyf n I pray dat God dat will grant u long lyf,success n ds will soon b a thing of d Past IJN.Amen.......Pls fellow Nigerians notin is too little to donate to ds cause,May God bless us all.

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  48. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:08

    God will be with you and see you through

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  49. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:20

    Stop saying sorry,sorry is not needed money is! All u do is copy fumi's account no if u all send 2k and all linda reders send hey! It will help 2face and dbanj ain't jesus now! U guys should also help fumi let me check my purse ok!

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  50. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 09:21

    God is Awesome n'He wil finish all he has started in ur life. Amen

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  51. Kunle Ogunkemi20 January 2013 at 10:01

    God, thank you. Funmi, be strong

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  52. Monalisa20 January 2013 at 10:09

    O M G God pls help funmi,touch peoples hearts to give to her cause! You re favoured

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  53. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 10:21

    I bless God for ur life funmi
    I know the almighty God will see u thru to d end.
    U really do have our support

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  54. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 10:36

    I bless God for ur life funmi...my sis from anoda mum
    Don't worry, God will see u thru to the end.
    U really hv our support

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  55. Shuga20 January 2013 at 10:55

    Can we get the account details?

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    1. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 19:34

      Funmilayo Lawal Gtbank 0002855164...

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  56. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 12:37

    It is well....

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  57. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 15:05

    Fineola...have a heart will you? Like she said she hasn't finished paying. Artificial hand is also a need. Please be sensitive and imagine urself in her shoes before posting. May God not put ur enemy in dis kind of condition.

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  58. Makeover by T.E.J.U20 January 2013 at 17:36

    Dear GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!))))Yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

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  59. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 18:04

    All is well Funmi....may d gud Lord provide 4 u

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  60. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 18:50

    Funmi its well. Our God is great and u shall not die but live 2 declared the works of the lord. I love u and how God who has started it shall complete it an affliction will never rise again. Don't give up on God cos he won't give up on u. HE's ABLE

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  61. NAUGHTY CONFESSIONS OF NUBIAN KID20 January 2013 at 19:07

    @anon
    na wa for you people o,someone is presently in the united kingdom the hospital bills have to be sent to the united kingdom and you are posting a guarantee trust account number?
    so we will send naira to nigerian account then they will intern change the naira back to the original currency we sent it in and back here does that make any sense?

    linda pls confirm if its a genuine account number for the girl or its yahoo boys in action o dont let anyone give your blog a bad name

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    1. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 19:39

      Yes! She doesn't have a uk account, she uses d gtb account over there! With gtbank master card u have access to your money anywhr in d world! That's wot she use, u pay in naira nd she pays in pounds! Its no scam, dts d only account funmi has nd she has been able to access it there. Pls pay! God bless u more

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  62. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 19:22

    Fineola, I totally agree with you. I seem to remember she was in the US with Linda a few months back. Who paid for that trip? Why didn't u save that minimum $1000, to add to your bill? You didn't know there could be unforeseen costs so u spent excess on ticket to US, huh? Now were supposed to dig into our pockets this new year, after we spent all our money doing Xmas? Better cut your one-handed coat to your size, get a job and go on a payment plan....mama Ifu

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    1. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 00:49

      Ozwor.....that was debbie the breast cancer patient

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  63. Anonymous20 January 2013 at 21:06

    It is better to sow into the life of a man of God.

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  64. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 08:50

    But am I the only one with second thoughts, you asked for money before pple donated. Youre coming back for more 'Oliver twist'. Im sure next month, you'll tel LIB'er that u need mmoney for textbook,food etc.

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  65. YSO21 January 2013 at 10:50

    Lord Jesus, please perfect your healing in Funmi Lawal's life and walk through her trials with her, AMEN!...Oluwa, emi mo ore, i'm most grateful Lord.

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  66. YSO21 January 2013 at 10:58

    Lord Jesus, please perfect your healing in Funmi Lawal's life and walk through her trials with her, AMEN!...Oluwa, emi mo ore, i'm most grateful Lord.

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  67. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 11:56

    So happy for you. THANK God.

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  68. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 13:28

    I bless God for ur life Funmilola Lawal . God is ever awesome , His ways are unquestionable , I knw He will perfect all that concerns u n well wishers . U were in group one @ d NLS , Lagos campus 2011 set . U were futuristic , vibrant , active n eloquent , u also shared same wing with me @ d female hostel then . I feel ur plight n I knw God will heal ur pain n wound . Will help in my own little way . Stay blessed .

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  69. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 13:32

    Jazakallahu aheeran as u al donate 2 funmi.pray Allah swt in his infinite mercy heal u completely(amen)





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  70. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 13:39

    Miss jade said...
    God that started his work in your life, shall perfect it IJN
    It shall be well with you

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  71. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 14:21

    some of u on here are just plain dumb,someone is in uk,u r saying she took pic wt linda in yankee. dont be silly, d yankee story is different.

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  72. afolabi adebanjo21 January 2013 at 19:06

    Haaaaaa pls nig let's do it ones again, I know we can pls let's help funmi greatest akokaite.

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  73. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 20:49

    I don't think everyone dt hs an idea in his/her head shld open the "blah-ber" mouth of their's to talk. If u ain't giving, don't. U shouldn't come here and say shit. Also, I don't want to believe "Debbie" d breast cancer patient is d one dt said so much shit. (Excuse my pidgin). Just cos u cnt get nu breast doesn't mean u shld beef. Being mean wouldn't help ur plight. So just ZIP it. Thank u

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  74. Anonymous21 January 2013 at 21:09

    I understand everyone's opinion abt the Oliver twist issue. But let's b real. What if she just told us it ws for additional hospital bills. Who would know. But some (just as what is happening now) would have questioned it. Thr wld b doubt if she says d truth or if she lies. I blive we shld appreciate her honesty. Pls if u can help, do so. If u can't, don't discourage others. God would bless us all. Funmi, UNILAG Set '11 wish u speedy recovery n Godspeed. AMEN

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  75. Anonymous22 January 2013 at 09:55

    kindly assist her.

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  76. Anonymous22 January 2013 at 17:16

    Anon 7:22 God forgive you for this statement. ------"Better cut your one-handed coat to your size, get a job and go on a payment plan"...

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