The former Nyasa Big Bullets and Flames defender died on 5th April 2015 after succumbing to Intracranial Neoplasm (brain tumor).
Now, a year after his demise, well wishers have formed a WhatsApp group called ‘Friends of Douglas Chirambo’ in order to raise money for his tombstone in Rumphi where he was laid to rest.
According to one of his friends, Sankhani Mkandawire, they have decided to come up with the plan upon noticing that his parents cannot afford to build a tombstone for the late hero.
“We have come up with this initiative because Douglas parents cannot afford to build a tombstone for their beloved son as they are not working so I am urging all well wishers to contribute what they have in order to respect our brother who dedicated his life to Bullets and Malawi during his playing days when he was alive,” he said.
The budget for the tombstone is pegged at K1.5 million.
The WhatsApp group has come up with a committee which will be running things up until the tombstone is unveiled. The committee is chaired by Mrs Chenda Mkandawire, with Anthony Msendema as the Vice Chairman.
Higger Mkandawire is the spokesperson with George Ndindi as the treasurer.
Those who wish to contribute should send their contributions to the following bank account: National Bank of Malawi Account Name: Bernard K.J Chirambo Account Number: 1000818956 Branch: Customs Road.
Or Mpamba on 0882394925 and on Airtel Money on 0999661608
Closing date for receiving contributions is on 31st March 2017. Chirambo died at Thyolo District Hospital where he was expecting an ambulance to transfer him to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.
His death triggered outrage over growing abuse of football players after officials failed to release K2.5 million for his treatment in India.
It was reported that the brain tumor started when he sustained a cut in his head during a Super League match for his side.
I think my 5000mk can help too so what mst we do to contribute????
R I P. Daga
thats true
Rlp
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I write to make a correction on the genesis of Tombstone building for My late brother Daglous Chirambo. As a family we were approached by the so called Freinds of late Daglous Chirambo who asked if they could take part in building his tombstone as a sign of respect and horner to their outspoken soccer player. Bearing in mind that these people were with Daglous for a lengthy period constituting unbreakable relationship just as we are, we gave them a go ahead and work with them in partnership. To say his parents can not afford , is something I want to make people not to believe. I think this is just a toung or pen slipe. I give respect and thanks to the emerged social group, chaired buy Mrs Chenda, which truly show they loved our boy.
Too late for tears
R.I.P man
That’s a welcomed idea.
U failed to send him to south africa…now u come with this initiative..ur brainless…it cud hv bin gud formulatin tis organisation while dagalas was sufferin…
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CHANCY WHAT DID YOU DO YOSELF INTIME OF HIS suffering???
Why didn’t u organise
I miss you sec 65 RIP
May his soul contnue restng in peace
oooo chilambo see u in the pradise
Kumeneko ndiye kukhala kwabwino
RIP
Missing u section 65,,Rip
well done maulle
Gud news RIP
thus a good thing to do …#0ne_love