Diaspora News of Thursday, 28 May 2009

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Friends Of Baffour

John Oduro, better known by loved ones as Baffour Awuah is a young man of 33 years. He completed Prempeh College – Kumasi in 1997 and moved to United States in 2003.

He was involved in a car accident one fateful morning in January 2006, while on his way to work, which has left him paralyzed from the waist down. Due to reasons beyond his control, Baffour does not qualify for US Government assistance, for which all handicapped citizens are typically eligible. Due to his handicap, he has no income coming in, no medical insurance coverage and no government assistance. Life for him is very unbearable and bleak. We are pleading to the Ghanaian community, churches and anyone or organizations, which can find it in their hearts to help lift his spirits, and make his life a little easier.

“Friends of Baffour” is a group that has been formed by concerned Ghanaian to brainstorm on ideas, donate resources and more especially cash donations to help him to live through each day. We shall also schedule periodic visits to his house to keep him company. Baffour is confined to his apartment, and needs a full time caretaker. Previously, most of these services were offered voluntarily by his loved ones. We intend to set up a bank account for the donations that would be raised, for him to meet his daily needs such as food, incontinence supplies and rehabilitation programs. Baffour is in need of several items to help him get around, but the first and foremost on the minds of “Friends of Baffour” is an electric wheelchair. The cost of the electric wheel chair is $7000.00 as of now.

We appeal to the Ghanaian Community to come to the aid of a friend. Please find it in your hearts to bless this young man with however much you can afford to contribute. With nothing at his disposal at this point in his life, Baffour will be very grateful for what ever you can afford, whether in cash or in kind. Please feel free to use any of the payment methods below to register your help. Check should be made payable to “Baffour and Friends” and mail to 17501 Victoria Falls drive, Dumfries, Virginia 22025

Money transfer/wiring could also be done using the following bank details:

Bank: Bank of America

Account name: BAFFOUR AND FRIENDS

Account #: 435013868671

Routing # 051000017

PayPal account: baffourandfriends@gmail.com

Below is Baffour’s contact information. Please call him if you can. He likes talking to people and also making new friends.

Address: 7234 Fordson Rd, Apt 1 Alexandria, Virginia 22306

Phone: 703-768-3293

Email: rbawuah78@yahoo.com

In case you have any question or need further clarifications, please contact us on below information

Anim Addo Sampong (Nafeel)

PH: 571-242-9795

Email: nafeel12000@yahoo.com

Ama Serwah Sampong

PH: 571-225-6686

Salomay Asare ( Sally)

240-210-1965

Source: friends of Baffour