By Isanella Patoir Life for 15-year-old Tomal Mingo of 40 Charles Street, Charlestown, drastically changed overTomal Mingothe past months. He was diagnosed with End Stage Renal Failure in January of this year.Mingo’s mother, Shaundell Fraser-Mingo, stated that at first she noticed that around her son’s eyes were swollen, back in January,
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Cheap Jerseys Wholesale, “the cost of his prolonged hospitalization and weekly dialysis sessions has taken a financial toll on us”.The mother of five said that they have resorted to seeking the public assistance,
Cheap NFL Jerseys China, “we are, therefore, asking for your financial assistance so that the necessary tests for his kidney transplant can be done as soon as possible”.Persons willing to contribute in helping the Mingos can deposit their assistance in the bank account: Tomal Mingo – Republic Bank a/c#104-7141 or contact +592 692 8770.
