Nigerian man who was ostracized and treated as an outcast because he was born with face tumour is now a 4th year medical student in the US

A Nigerian University of Toledo medical student has overcome more than just a serious medical condition, thanks to the kindness of strangers.Victor Chukwueke whoisheaded down a path to help others,says he was treated as an outcast in Nigeria because of a conditioncausing large tumors to grow on his face."I was ostracized," he said."I was afraid to go out in public."Chukwueke's parents sought medical help, but there was nothing the doctors in Nigeria could do for him. So his parents asked missionary nuns for help,and at 15 years old, they brought him to Michigan.He underwent nine surgeries,done pro-bono by a Michigan doctor,and from there, Chukwueke realized he wanted to do the same for others.He's now months away from becoming a doctor.But something major had to happen for him to go to medical school."I couldn't start medical school, because I'm not a U.S. citizen," saidChukwueke.So Chukwueke worked with Michigan Senator Carl Levin on a private bill,granting him permanent residency. Private bills are rare to pass Congress. In fact, it hadn't happenedin two years, but on the last day of the legislative session, Congress passed the bill. President Obama signed it into law in 2012."Tears of joy," said Chukwueke."And now I say, 'Now, I can go to medical school."Now, Chukwueke awaits residency match day onMarch 17to see if and where he will get histraining. From there, Chukwueke plans to use the skills helearnedtohelp othersin Nigeria."I experienced firsthandhow a lack of medical care can affect life," he said.Chukwueke considers his tumora blessing in disguise, because he wouldn't be where he is todaywithout it.See more photos below:WTOL
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