This is a worth while thought Charles, picking from the extract below and as a community we should be obliged to render a supporting hand, and important to note at this point in time is that every contribution; spiritual, physical, financial and otherwise is a critical intervention. ''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''. My humble contribution is at hand,should a volunteer coordinator be available. Kindly get in touch on 0704006405 AA --- On Thu, 3/1/12, Charles Male <> wrote: From: Charles Male <[email protected]> Subject: [WestNileNet] Project "ARM" Dr. Isaac Atiku Opika To: "Atiku Isaac Opika" <[email protected]>, "A Virtual Network for friends of West Nile" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected], "ACRIDI CHRISTOPHER" <[email protected]>, "loti osutre.dr" <[email protected]>, "GILBERT ANIKU-DR" <[email protected]>, "DRAVU RONALD" <[email protected]>, "kyogabirwe ziporah" <[email protected]>, "POYA NOAH" <[email protected]>, "Carol Maringa" <[email protected]>, "Henry Wabinga" <[email protected]>, "Adakuru Stella" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "chiriaerejo" <[email protected]>, "Nicole Kruetzen" <[email protected]>, "james forbes ngobi" <[email protected]>, [email protected], "Ann Njeri" <[email protected]>, "B char" <[email protected]>, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], "Kennethe Mugisha" <[email protected]>, "moses ongom" <[email protected]>, "JOYCE FALEA" <[email protected]>, "stephen edema" <[email protected]> Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5:07 AM 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ WestNileNet mailing list [email protected] http://orion.kym.net/mailman/listinfo/westnilenet WestNileNet is generously hosted by INFOCOM http://www.infocom.co.ug/ All Archives can be found at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them (including attachments if any). The List's Host is not responsible for them in any way. _______________________________________________
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