A FORMIDABLE VOICE IN THE
Childhood Cancer, Advocacy Sphere
Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OCCF) is a Non-Governmental Organization formed in 2017 by a group of friends with a shared common passion for humanitarian deeds. OCCF was formerly known as friends for a cause (2017 – 2018). In September 2019 the group was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as a Non-profit/Non-Governmental organization.
The foundation was set up to assist children battling cancer and be a formidable voice in the childhood cancer advocacy sphere. OCCF currently supports children receiving treatment in recognized public hospitals with Oncology Services in Abuja, Nigeria without reference to creed, religion, or ethnic affiliations. It is our hope to expand the scope of coverage in the future.
Over the period in which we have been operational, we have intervened in over 200 cases of children receiving treatment for different types of Cancer. Some of these Children are survivors of Cancer following our intervention and are living normal lives.
With your support we hope to extend our reach to save more Nigerian children.
Our motto: Give Hope, Share Love
About OkapiCCF
Give Hope, Share Love
Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OCCF) is a Non-Governmental Organization formed in 2017 by a group of friends with a shared common passion for humanitarian deeds. OCCF was formerly known as Friends For a Cause until 2018 when the name was changed and in September 2019 the group was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as a Non-profit/Non-Governmental organization.
The Foundation was inspired by the life of Tunde Ogungbayi who was popularly known as OKAPI. Tunde was born in 1966 and studied Accounting in the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University). He was diagnosed with Cancer in 2016 and sadly passed on to glory in May 2017. He was a devoted father, husband, brother, son, friend, and colleague. Everyone who knew him would testify to his love for children, fitness, and healthy eating. He ran four (4) marathons and was a triathlete….
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With your support we hope to extend our reach to save more Nigerian children.
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Latest news from us
Cancer advocacy in Nigeria has greatly evolved since the re-birth of the Nigerian Cancer Society
Cancer advocacy in Nigeria has greatly evolved since the re-birth of the Nigerian Cancer Society under the leadership of Dr Alhassan Adamu. Thank you so much for stopping by our charity shop. We greatly appreciate the consistent support and the renewed pledge to ensure childhood Cancer gets the desired attention in Nigeria. Thank you to Medicaid Cancer Foundation Dr. … Read more
UNIVERSITY of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), on Tuesday, commended Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF)
UNIVERSITY of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), on Tuesday, commended Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) for donating N9.6 million to poor and less-privileged children with cancer in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Chief Medical Director of UATH, Prof. Bisallah Ekele, gave the commendation during presentation of the cheque by the Board of Trustees of OkapiCCF. … Read more
Discussions around improving lives of children fighting cancer
The board of trustees of Okapi Children Cancer Foundation met with the management of university of Abuja Teaching Hospital earlier this week to present funds raised at the just concluded childhood cancer awareness month. Discussions around improving lives of children fighting cancer were also made. We look forward to working with other stakeholders and improving … Read more
