In a heartwarming display of compassion and community spirit, Spear FM management and staff have donated essential items to the new born baby abandoned at a refuse dam in Hangaline a suburb of Damongo who is currently receiving care at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of St. Anne Catholic Hospital. The donation, made on behalf of well-wishers and donors, includes food supplements, baby clothing, toiletries, towels, and other vital items.
The General Manager of Spear FM, Mr. Adam Akilu Gideon, in a brief address before the presentation said the station played a key role in making the information public and highlighting the significance of the child’s plight. As a result, the station initiated a fundraising campaign, which led to generous donations from sympathizers and well-wishers. “We are humbled to have played a part in bringing attention to this child’s situation, and we are grateful for the outpouring of support from our listeners and the community,” he said.
The donated items were carefully selected in consultation with the Regional Nutrition Officer of the Ghana Health Service to ensure they meet the child’s specific needs. “We want to ensure that this child receives the best possible care, and we are committed to supporting them in any way we can,” Mr. Akilu Gideon said. The donation also included cash as motivation of the staff of the NICU unit with some of the cash donations received, in recognition of their dedication to caring for the child.
Mr. Akilu Gideon assured that there are still available funds for adjustments in case the child changes diet anytime and that the station will continue to support the child wherever he will be discharged to. “We will not abandon this child,” he said. “We will continue to support him until he is able to thrive on his own.”
The cash amount which was donated by Spear FM to motivate staff of the NICU was recieved on behalf of the nurses by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association West Gonja Municipal Chairman Mr. Wievel Edmond.
Mr. Edmond expressed gratitude to the Spear FM and also encouraged the Nurses at the St. Anne’s Catholic Hospital NICU to take good care of the baby.
The Nursing Manager for St. Anne Catholic Hospital, Mr. Francis Salia expressed profound gratitude for Spear FM’s relentless efforts in mobilizing support and funds for the child. “We are grateful for Spear FM’s support and commitment to this child’s care,” they said. “Their efforts have made a significant difference in the child’s life, and we appreciate their dedication to our community.” The hospital assured that they will use the items for the child’s benefit and appreciated the motivation of the staff.
This gesture is a testament to the power of community support and the impact that organizations like Spear FM can have on the lives of vulnerable individuals. Spear FM had earlier made a cash donation of GHC 5,000 to the hospital for the baby’s medical needs and care.
Management of Spear FM was accompanied by some staff of the staion.
