Dear Charles,
I totally agree with what you have suggested. Dr. Atiku's story left me in
tears because in 2005 I was involved in the same with Gaa Gaa and a Kenyan
friend came to help me when in Uganda I was told my arm would be ambutated. Dr.
Siminyu who came to my aid never asked me a single coin. Dr. Atiku surely needs
our support of whatever amount one may have. I am currently on an assignment in
Kings College, London and will be in Uganda by March 13, 2012, so the person
responsible for collecting the contributions towards this noble project can
reach me via 0772 411304. May the Alimghty God continue to quicken the pace of
Dr. Atiku's recovery.
Yours
Willy Ngaka, PhD
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From: Charles Male <cdm...@gmail.com>
To: Atiku Isaac Opika <opikat...@gmail.com>; A Virtual Network for friends of
West Nile <westnilenet@kym.net>
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<rcen...@ratn.org>; Henry Wabinga <hwabi...@chs.mak.ac.ug>; Adakuru Stella
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Sent: Thursday, 1 March 2012, 5:07
Subject: [WestNileNet] Project "ARM" Dr. Isaac Atiku Opika
Dear Dr. Atiku,
We will continue to pray for you to get better - emotionally, physically and
psychologically. West Nile Members have come together from time to time to help
others financially for medical and other reasons. I know that every month
people get together to raise funds for weddings etc. I was blown away I watched
the video of a wedding that took place in Arua sometime last year or was it
2010 - where the people literally raised ienough money to build the young
couple a new permanment house and fully furnish it at the same time.
Friends -- Dr. Atiku's case is one of these situations where we should come
together and help especially when we know that "arming" Dr. Atiku will not only
help him in his new life, but also enable him to return to the business of
taking care of our sick and dying relatives back in Arua hospital.
In well organized societies we would not have to worry about "arming" the good
Doctor ourselves; the insurance funds would have covered all the medicall
expenses including the artificial arm.
Could we ask one person based in Uganda to volunteer to coordinate Project
"Arm" Dr. Isaac Atiku? You can see from his message below that an artificial
arm could range anywhere from $3,300 US to $30,000. Although Dr. Atiku, has
given his account number for any contributions -- and I encourage any one to
contribute directly to him through western union, bank transfers or in person.
It would be nice to see that we could get together and contribute to project
"Arm" Dr Atiku separately and them give his the funds as a lumpsum. Could I
suggest that Project "Arm Dr. Atiku starts March 1, 2012 and ends June 30, 2012?
Could a journalist volunteer to write up the story of Dr. Atiku ( Who he is,
what happened, when, where, the sort of help he requires, plan to go back to
work as soon as he is healed, challenges of getting insurance to cater for
motor vehicle accident injuries in Uganda etc etc.
Any comments? Suggestions?
NEEDED : A Volunteer (s) to take on the project and Journalist to write up
story that we can share with Diasporeans.
May you all be richly blessed.
Charles Male
Ottawa, Canada
On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 8:03 PM, Atiku Isaac Opika <opikat...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Charles,
>
>Thank you for the encouragement and prayers. I am certainly the very Atiku you
>knew. I am getting out of danger, but I may need prosthesis (Artificial arm).
>My friends are trying to raise funds for the purchase of one which they
>estimate in the range of $3000 to $30000. I am appealing for support from you
>and if could sell the the idea to some of your friends in the diaspora as well
>as the westnile net. The money can be received through Western Union or direct
>tranfer to my bank account.Bank: Housing finance, Branch: Arua, Account
>title: ATIKU ISAAC OPIKA and account number: 0120136030800
>
>Isaac
>
>
>On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 6:13 AM, Charles Male <cdm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Dear Dr. Atiku,
>>
>>I am very saddened to learn of the terrible accident which led to your losing
>>an arm. When I read the message, I was not certain whether you are teh same
>>person I knew in St Charles Lwanga Koboko in 1977 until Akonyu Akolo
>>confirmed that you are indeed the one. I was in S3 when you and Akonyu where
>>in S1 but we all played football together at the bottom of the top field near
>>the teachers quarters.
>>
>>I have ben to Uganda a number of times but never met you; have met Sylvester
>>Onzivua and many other OBs over the last 20 years. However, in 1990 I met
>>your younger brother who was working as a military intellence officer in
>>Arua. I had gone to Uganda. I was unceremoniously arested by the NRA then at
>>kept in Giligili for a month. I remember when I met your brother, I just knew
>>he was your brother because he resembled you KO'BO!! Even after not seeing
>>you since Sept 1980, meeting your brother just brought back your image..
>>
>>Anyhow, all I want say is to convey my hearfelt and sincere wishes for
>>recovery knowing very well that it will be a different kind of life for you.
>>But God has a reason for everything that is why the accident turned out the
>>way it did otherwise it could have been a different result! We pray for
>>smooth transition into your new life and understanding from family members,
>>relatives and friends in the years to come.
>>
>>God bless and hopefully we will see each other when next I travel to Uganda.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>Data Charles Male
>>Ottawa, Canada.
>
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