“A rich family in Sokoto chained their child in the back of the house because he was disabled” -Laja

I adopted the Hearts of Gold Hospice many years ago, and donating to them every month has been one of the greatest joys of my life. It’s a deeply personal journey for me so I have shared this only once in public when I turned 30.
But as the hospice itself turns 20 years, I am thanking Aunty Laja publicly again for making this world a more beautiful place.
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[@valentineanyoha5107]

"To them they are castaways but to me they are treasures". this just melted my heart❤

[@biosefalade]

Not all families. I have a disability and it has never been a secret. My family doesn't listen to any negativity about me

[@dentaldiscjockey8405]

She has had my heart since my childhood ❤️. God bless you ma

[@preciouslove1521]

I have been working with this God’s children for the Past 34yrs and i own my homes for 33yrs . They’re blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vivianuwakwestudio]

This woman has my UTMOST respect for wholeheartedly doing this special work in a country where animals are sometimes treated better than children living with disabilities. She has truly inspired me.

[@promiseeboagwu4755]

This woman is a TREASURE

[@lilymembu3418]

May God bless her and her entire generation. This is more profound than any possible thing uou can imagine..to serve and to love freely without repayment... profound.

[@aminatyusuff6921]

Heart of Gold really does have a golden heart. I hope everyone supports this hospice especially in this difficult times. Not a lot of people can do what they do ... the goal is to see how more affected and vulnerable children can benefit from good care. Well done Heart of Gold. Kudos to all of you 👏 ❤️ and Thank you.

[@Jenniferuktv]

This woman is awesome Happy anniversary

[@lydia8322]

God bless you great woman for caring for those children

[@Learnenglishwithvicki.c911]

She is doing great job

[@ItsToyoo]

Love her so much ❤ Thank you Ma 🙏🏻

[@professorkorezi]

thank you for this

[@music.global555]

God bless you so much for the heart of gold ❤

[@KaarenBelgrave]

God Bless you Mama ❤❤❤ for all that you do ..💐💐💐💐💐

[@mummysetv531]

God almighty bless you ma 🙏🏿

[@Ruthie4j]

God bless you ma'am

[@damikappo4266]

God bless you greatly ma❤

[@The.Review-Queen]

Thanks so much ma for sharing this part of life with us

[@peacem.aolawoyin9882]

Waoooooo thank you ma

[@florenceflourish6367]

God bless you Mama LAJA.......God willl reward you in jesus Name.

[@mimbanda721]

This title can't wait💜

[@Jenniferuktv]

Me too

[@travelandworkchannel]

❤❤❤

[@FEO538]

I was curious to hear more about hospice in Nigeria when Chude mentioned hospice, only to find out it was a wrong choice of word. This facility is NOT hospice.

[@aminatyusuff6921]

I think it does qualify to be a hospice even though many of the children survive and continue to live in the home. They take babies and children no one would touch.

[@FEO538]

@@aminatyusuff6921 it's not hospice, it's a home for abandoned special needs children and abandoned children. Like you rightly said most of this kids can still function fully in their own capacity and live a long life and some ofthem may not even have any medical conditions like the abandoned twins. Hospice is for persons who suffer from ailments they are not expected to recover from, which will ultimately lead to their death ( terminal illnesses that may cause death within 6months in most cases). Because someone is an abandoned twin or born with congenital defect doesn't translate to death. I was just curious to know if Nigeria has developed to the extent of having and accepting hospice care, hence my initial comment.

[@aminatyusuff6921]

@florenceokoasedr9479 I believe the hospice knows what a hospice means and just didn't choose the name out of ignorance. Perhaps take some time to go visit, you may find the answers you need.

[@fromthefountofyouth]

@@aminatyusuff6921Why do you people argue blindly? @florenceokoasedr9479 explained perfectly what "hospice care" means. Orphanage and Home for Special Needs children isn't hospice care!

[@aminatyusuff6921]

@fromthefountofyouth You know there are places where you can learn to communicate politely. Until you enrol, I won't be indulging you.

[@jeniferjohnson3448]

This lady is amazing and her humility is top notch🙌🏾👏🏽. However, I’d urge her to get proper diagnosis for the condition of the children she is looking after instead of using labelling words. That being said, concerning the “rich” family that tied their child up, I’m not making any excuses for them but most people that treat special needs children like that is sometimes due to ignorance and stigmatisation; for example, Otedola kept his son away from the public eye for years not because he didn’t love his son but because he knew the Nigeria as of then were not acceptance of people with disabilities and even after he introduced his son to the world; the negative stigma was horrible. The Nigeria and world at large of today are gradually becoming sensitive and aware of the importance of inclusion and that’s because of awareness and promotion. Nevertheless, fantastic video Mr Chude, keep up with the good work 👏🏽

[@Kukuebe]

This Title ehn! Na wa o...

[@tosinadeniyi7660]

Please how can we subscribe to watch full episodes?

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[@RealIsrael]

She shouldn't be name dropping and showing the children on cam.

[@elvissule]

Why shouldn't she, she's trying to make a point after all. Someone will be doing something with a pure heart and y'all will just read one sinister meaning into it.

[@sewueseoosom3435]

You are not a serious person

[@florenceflourish6367]

You go explain tire. Better donate to the orphanage and stop telling her what to do. Over saabi

[@fromthefountofyouth]

Why? Unlike you, she's neither ashamed of nor repulsed by them and neither are the children ashamed nor repulsed by their condition, if anything, it normalises it for you and me.

[@The.Review-Queen]

So she should hide them