Thousands of people came to say goodbye to Rusia Orikiriza Bariho at her home village. The 39-year-old woman died from a heart attack on June 12. She had fought breast cancer for nearly four years after doctors said she had one month to live. Her funeral took place at Katukura Cell where she grew up. Many government leaders attended the service to honor her memory.
Rusia started a recycling company with her husband Davis Bariho called ORI BAGSS. The business turns waste into gift packaging materials and helped many people find jobs. She wrote a book about her cancer battle called Cancer Ate My Bones God Preserved My Spirit. The book helped other sick people stay strong during their treatment. She used social media to share hopeful messages with followers around the world.
Her husband Davis said Rusia never gave up even when doctors found cancer spread to her bones and liver. Their son Brandon remembered how much his mother loved dancing and helping others. Government minister Henry Musasizi praised Rusia for teaching people through her illness. She leaves behind her husband and four children who promise to continue her work helping others.
Rusia started a recycling company with her husband Davis Bariho called ORI BAGSS. The business turns waste into gift packaging materials and helped many people find jobs. She wrote a book about her cancer battle called Cancer Ate My Bones God Preserved My Spirit. The book helped other sick people stay strong during their treatment. She used social media to share hopeful messages with followers around the world.
Her husband Davis said Rusia never gave up even when doctors found cancer spread to her bones and liver. Their son Brandon remembered how much his mother loved dancing and helping others. Government minister Henry Musasizi praised Rusia for teaching people through her illness. She leaves behind her husband and four children who promise to continue her work helping others.
