Tambu Makinzi is a 27 year old mum of one from Zimbabwe and lives in Cape Town South Africa. She has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Chondrosacoma. 

After a social media campaign raised enough funds to send Tambu to the UK, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor Iain Hutchison and Neurosurgeon, Ian Sabin offered their time and experience free of charge. In March, Tambu underwent a grueling 25 hour operation to remove the tumour. This was followed a few weeks later by another 14 hour operation. 

Tambu will now need further surgery to reconstruct her face and need long term treatment for at least another two years. Her family are incredibly grateful for all the support she has had so far and urge you to please continue to give generously.