By Jones Anlimah
A 15-year-old Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate, Mavis Agbo, from Takla-Tokor in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region, is urgently seeking financial support to undergo surgery for scoliosis, a severe spinal condition.
Mavis, who dreams of continuing her education despite her health challenges, needs GHC 413,869.00 for the surgery, with an additional estimated GHC 70,000 required for medication and post-surgical care. Her condition, which began when she was in Primary Six, has worsened over the years, affecting her ability to prepare adequately for the upcoming BECE in June later in the year.
According to Mr. Edem Wisdom Nkornoo, a teacher who has been championing efforts to raise funds for Mavis, only GHC 5,000 has been raised so far through his efforts despite widespread appeals. He recounted that after initial consultations at the Ho Teaching Hospital in February this year, Mavis was referred to the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra for specialized treatment.
Mr. Nkornoo highlighted the financial struggles of Mavis’s parents, who are farmers and have so far managed to contribute only GHC 500 towards the treatment costs. He made a passionate appeal to individuals, corporate bodies, and benevolent organizations to assist Mavis in getting the urgent surgery she needs.
A medical report from the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital detailed the financial requirements and provided bank account details for donations:
For Cedi Donations:
Bank: Ecobank Ghana
Branch: Agrimat House, Firestone, Madina
Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
Account Name: FOCOS Patient Operation (Mavis Agbo)
Account Number: 1441001555608
For Dollar Donations:
Bank: Ecobank Ghana
Branch: Agrimat House, Off Legon-Madina Road
Swift Code: ECOCGHAC
Account Name: FOCOS Patient Operation (Mavis Agbo)
Account Number: 3441001555610
Mr. Nkornoo urged the public to support Mavis’s journey to recovery, emphasizing that any contribution, no matter how small, could make a life-changing difference.
