Scoliosis Foundation, philanthropists et al. supports 12- year -old girl to undergo spine surgery

Scoliosis Foundation Ghana(SGF), a not- for-profit organisation with support from some benevolent organisations and philanthropists in the country have assisted 12- year-old Emily Darko, a scoliosis patient to successfully undergo a surgery  to straighten up her spine at a total cost of  GH¢36,000.00.

Emily's condition was critical which requires a surgery to correct the defect with her spine to aid her live a normal life just like any human being.

The surgery was executed by team of experts from the FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Accra.

Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony held at the at the High Powered Ministries International Church after the successful surgery, Founder of Scoliosis Foundation Ghana, Gabriel Ntow said it is always an exciting moment when Scoliosis Foundation Ghana is able to achieve its core goal of  existence which is to solicit for support for people with the condition to undergo surgery.

 He also maintained  Scoliosis Foundation as an organisation cannot work without the support of philanthropists and organisations like those who supported to make Emily’s own successful.

Whiles commending other organisations, individuals and philanthropists for their immense contribution towards Emily's fruitful surgery, Gabriel Ntow said: "a lot of young children (both male and female) out there are crying for help to undergo surgery to also live a better life like all of us, but they do not have that support due to financial constraints being faced by Scoliosis Foundation Ghana".

Some of the key organisations and individuals who supported Emily’s surgery include Duffuor Foundation, Stephanie Karkari, 2011 Miss Ghana, Mr. Boffie (Uncle to Emily), Clients of Feb Exclusion Saloon, parents of Emily among others.

For his part, the Overseer of High Powered Ministries International, Rev. William Hiadzi commended the entire congregation for their prayers and financial support towards reliving the plight of Emily Darko.

He also maintained service to mankind is  service to God calling on all well-meaning  Ghanaians to come to the aid of the less privileged in the society, "since the blessing of God on us is meant to better society and not to ourselves alone".

He also used the occasion to remind all and sundry that there's always a blessing in giving therefore they should always endeavor to give to support others.

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the (back) spine to curve to the left or right side. Most cases develop in children between the ages of 9 and 14 during the growth spurt of puberty. It is usually mild and needs no treatment. For more severe cases treatments include a back brace or sometimes surgery to straighten the spine.

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