Chelsi opens GoFundMe page for sister
Miss Namibia Universe Chelsi Shikongo recently broke many hearts when she revealed that her sister is battling MDR Chronic TB. In a lengthy IG post, she revealed that her sister asked her to remove a video she created because of the stigma she faced.
“She asked me to remove the video I did about her condition because of the discrimination and stigma she’s facing from people because of her condition. Some days are good, some days are bad and that day was a good day. She still needs your help. The GoFundMe (page) is available and the link is my bio. Thank you to each and every person who is still donating, that has donated, and you can still donate whether it’s clothing, food, and all other necessities.”
Chelsi had started a GoFundMe to raise some money for her teenage sister.
“I am raising funds to help my 15-year-old sister suffering from tuberculosis. It is the second time now; this one is more severe as it is the MDR Chronic TB and she has to be on the treatment. I lost my job; my dad’s company is on strike and my mom makes little to no money, and my younger sister needs assistance.”
“We actually need a proper place to stay if she wants to heal and already with the pandemic, she’s struggling; it’s been a traumatic experience. I can only imagine being a teen suffering from chronic lung disease in this pandemic, and we have run out of options. The health sector in Namibia told us she doesn’t qualify for a grant.”
“That’s why I am here today to ask for help. There’s so much she needs like proper food, counselling and a will to take her medicine; to be in a positive and safe environment as she gets discriminated against. She lost all her friends, it’s really difficult, honestly. I can only imagine how it must feel for her. Please anyone out there that can help, even if you can’t donate, please share and contact me if there are other ways you can help. Thank you so much for taking your time out of your day to read about my cause today,” she wrote.