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A few weeks ago, we told you about the amazing work being done to help children in need of prosthetics via the STANBIC initiative, “together for a limb”.
In addition to the much-needed prosthetics, the kids also received an Educational Trust Fund of N1.5 million each!
After the 3km charity walk in Abuja which was attended by hundreds of people, the children were presented with their trust fund cheques by First Lady of Zamfara, Hajiya Asmau Yari, who represented the First lady of Nigeria.
Here is Fatima, who was born with a congenital deformity which required the amputation of her leg.
Little Aliyu’s foot was crushed by a keke driver, and now he has a comfortable prosthetic and the promise of an amazing education.
Here is a cross section of some of the children the initiative has been able to help.
The “Together for a limb” initiative is doing some incredible work. Children deserve the very best life has to offer, regardless of any physical or financial impediments they might have found themselves in.
Children of all ages deserve to live their very best lives, regardless of any challenges they have; physical or otherwise. This is why STANBIC IBTC has the “Together For A Limb” annual initiative, to support children who have had their limbs amputated as a result of accidents, diseases or bomb blasts, by providing them with fitted artificial limbs.
1. This adorable little boy’s parents were unable to afford the expensive but necessary prosthetics he really needed. Now, look at him go!
2. Here are some of the kids learning to move with their new prostheses. It’s a slow, sometimes difficult process but these children are determined and they are doing very well!
3. A keke driver crushed Usman’s foot and part of his leg. But now, look at this adorable little footballer!
4. 3 year old Chinonye was born with a birth defect on her right leg and that made fitting in at school difficult. Now it’s different! She looks ready to take on the world!
5. Goni was gunned down in Maiduguri and was so badly injured, his leg had to be amputated. Now, he’s moving!
Here is a video showing the difference the much needed prosthetics makes in these kids lives.
In addition to providing them with much needed prosthetic limbs, STANBIC IBTC also provides some of the children with educational trust funds to ensure they get an excellent education and have the opportunity to be the very best they can be.
The next drive for “Together With A Limb” is happening on September 24, 2016 and it promises to be an amazing and rewarding experience.
