A boy who was born with a facial wart is now unable to see properly as a tumour has nearly swallowed his entire face - leaving him to look like a "baby rhino". Violet Makunike, 53, from Birmingham , is pleading for help from UK doctors to help her nephew Simbarashe Dande, from Zimbabwe, Africa . The nine-year-old developed the malignant tumour at age three - which locals have branded a "curse".
Since then, the cancerous tumour has taken over his face which has resulted in breathing problems. His aunt says he is unable to go to school because the pupils are too frightened by the way he looks. Unfortunately, Simbarashe has tried all treatment options which are available in Africa .
Violent says she now faces a raise against time to get him to the UK. The determined aunt has managed to raise half of the £40,000 that she needs to make it happen before it is too late. She said: "Everyone says he's cursed.
It makes us so sad to watch him struggling in pain . He can't play with the kids or live a normal life. He can only eat soft food but he struggles to swallow.
He can barely talk and he needs assistance to dress. He needs help or he will die." In March 2015, Simbarashe was born with a wart on the right side of his face that slowly started to grow.
His mum, Maria, and his late dad, Thompson, sought medical support and doctors diagnosed the boy with osteosarcoma which is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that form bones. Violet said: "All of the neighbours suggested that he.