Meet the 12-year-old who is only as big as a toddler (photos)

The bubbly schoolgirl has defied doctors since the day she was born weighing just 2.5lbs and 11 inches from head to toe. Kenadie's mum, Brianne Jourdin, 36, was told her daughter wouldn’t survive more than a few days. However, despite having learning difficulties and fragile, thin bones - Kenadie plays hockey, swims, and functions in school.

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Little girl with cancer needs your help (photos)

This little girl, Kehinde Adebiyi, was seen with her mother begging for money at Obalande some weeks ago. When a LIB reader approached the woman, she said the girl has cancer and needs N1.2 million for radiotherapy (which they have started), chemotherapy and surgery. They desperately need help. Anyone who is interested in helping can please call the mum on 08177626057.

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Medicaid Cancer Foundation awareness walk & fund-raising concert dinner

Medicaid Cancer Foundation, a 6 year old body that advocates, screens, and treats cancer patients in Nigeria is set to wind up its month long activities in October. Every year the foundation does more than create awareness by offering its screening services to the people of the FCT and its environs and also raising funds to treat indigent cancer patients. 

All through the month of October, they offer free Cancer screenings daily. Also they are organizing a 1million man walk and concert to raise awareness and educate Nigerians about cancer care and prevention.

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Check out Annie Idibia's shoot for breast cancer awareness

The actress and mother of two teamed forces with Make-up artiste ArabyLaide and photographer Emmanuel Oyeleke for a breast cancer awareness inspired photo shoot. The shoot, tagged #FightTheOdds, is to create more awareness about cancer and the importance of self examination.

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International Cancer Awareness October 2015

The Medicaid Cancer Foundation (MCF) is a vehicle created by Medicaid to support cancer patients, promote cancer awareness and drive community cancer campaigns for undeserved populace in Nigeria. We provide support to guide people through the cancer experience, bring them together to fight cancer—and work for a world in which our fight is no longer necessary.

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Cancer survivor shares graphic treatment photos

A breast cancer survivor has posted shocking images of her chest post-treatment to raise awareness of the disease. 36-year-old Jenn Alter from saint Louis, Missouri uploaded the pictures which show her raw red chest after a 35-day radiation treatment. On her blog, Jenn wrote: 'Here’s your f****** breast cancer awareness. This was during my 35-day radiation treatment back in 2013". See what she wrote after the cut...

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