The President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) and the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana, Samson Deen, has donated food items to Paralympic federations and their athletes, urging them to stay focused and united during Ramadan. Representatives from five federations and various athlete representatives joined forces during the holy month, showcasing unity and collaboration within the Paralympic community as they shared gift items in Accra.
The donation took place at the AfPC premises in Accra on Thursday morning, with federation heads in attendance. Samson Deen, also the Ghana Paralympic President, donated consumables, including 100 bags of rice, 50 gallons of oil, 50 bags of sugar and salt, 50 tins of tomatoes, and other support items.
The athletes, deeply moved by the AfPC president’s benevolence and charitable contribution, expressed their heartfelt thanks and assured him that they would do their best to make the country proud, underscoring the profound impact of the donation on the recipients.
Representing the Wheelchair Tennis team, Bridget Nartey, a wheelchair tennis player, also thanked Mr. Samson Deen for the items they had received on behalf of all the para-athletes.
Henry Larbi, General Secretary of the NPC-Ghana, expressed gratitude to the athletes for attending and assured them that the donations would be extended to other regions. He emphasized that the initiative is not limited to Accra, but will be expanded to benefit a wider group of para-athletes across Ghana.
“We’re doing this for para-athletes in Accra, and we’ll extend beyond. Soon, we’ll be taking it to other regions, spreading the benefits and opportunities to a wider group of athletes,” he remarked, instilling a sense of hope and optimism about the Paralympic community’s growth.
