Hwange born poet and script writer Norman Skapila, popularly known as Skaps the
Advocate is appealing for cancer and kidney disease treatment funds.
“I have hit my lowest ebb in life and it is as if death is closing in on me. I cannot afford the
medication that could help save my life and I’m asking anyone who may have something to
come forward and assist. I would appreciate any kind of help,” he said.
In December 2021, Skaps was diagnosed with kidney disease which requires dialysis due to
the progression of his condition. A year later, in August 2022 he was diagnosed with the
dreaded prostate cancer.
Listed below are some of the costs for his medication.
Catheter: $80, Catheter Insertion: $200
Fbc Blood test: $20 Une blood test: $25
Dialysis Section: $150
Those who are willing to assist can use his Ecocash account 0773486763
Central bank of Zimbabwe 263773486763 , Inbucks 0773486763
and 0719486763 for Mukuru or contact Desmond Ntini on 0775046457.
Skapila has written anthologies that include A Voice In The Dome, The Advocate of The
Silent Nation , Inkondlo Ezinhlobonhlobo a Ndebele setbook for Ordinary Level and Now
My Heart speaks, and poems titled Yatshelela and Ngikhathele.
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