FOCOS raises funds to support spine surgery for children
Foundation of Orthopaedics and Complex Spine (FOCOS), held a fundraising dinner over the weekend to support needy children who require complex spine surgery through the FOCOS Endowment Fund.
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The event which had the former President John Agyekum Kufuor as guest of honour, brought together close to 250 guests comprising CEOs and top executives of various organizations across the globe. Also in attendance was the Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyeremateng.
FOCOS, with the support of philanthropists world over, established the FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital in 2012 and has since sponsored and carried out life-saving surgeries on at least 500 children with the leadership of its Founder and President of FOCOS, Prof. Oheneba Boachie-Adjei.
In his address, Founder and President recounted his life experience prior to becoming an Orthopaedic Surgeon and also why he felt the need to establish the Foundation that has helped save many lives across the globe.
“In the Bible, it is said every valley shall be exalted, every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plane; this verse in many ways motivates and inspires the mission and vision of FOCOS,” Prof Boachie-Adjei said.
The Guest of Honour and former President, H.E John Agyekum Kufuor recounted his experience as a patient at FOCOS about five years ago. Former President Kufuor stressed the importance to encourage and have confidence in local talents and professionals in every endeavor.
He said “Surgeons like the Founder and CEO of FOCOS, Professor Emeritus Oheneba Boachie-Adjei should be encouraged by ensuring that government supports ‘the private sector with incentives…because if the private sector grows, it will then benefit and translate into the country.’
There were other speeches on the night by Board Chairman of FOCOS, Ambassador Fritz Poku and Dr. Rick Hodes of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (AJJDC), a Foundation that sends patients from Ethiopia to FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital every year, to undergo life-changing surgeries.
Dr. Harry Akoto and Dr. Kwadwo Yankey, two Spine Fellows at FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital received honours and acknowledgement as the first set of Scoliosis/Spine Fellows on the night of fundraising. Award-wining Ghanaian Artiste and FOCOS Ambassador, Bisa K’dei climaxed the night with a wonderful performance.
Organizations that supported this event were: uniBank, Newmont Ghana, Glico Health Insurance, Latex Foam, House of Safori, Acacia Insurance, Brussels Airlines, Charleston Hotel De’lish Restaurant, Touchpoint Magna Carta, Team 1000 words, Multimedia Group, Donewell Insurance, Duffuor Foundation, Metropolitan, Insurance, UT Properties, Turkish Airlines, Unique Floral, JA Plant Pool, Mantrac Ghana.
The general public can make donations into the FOCOS Endowment Fund by making deposits into uniBank account number: 0211311006781, World Trade Center Branch or make in-kind donations to the FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital.
The FOCOS Fundraising Dinner will be held annually in Ghana in the month of May.