From George Ernest Asare, Kumasi
Berndt Luther Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) that supports the needy to enjoy meaningful life, broadened the smiles of senior citizens at Ash-Town in Kumasi on Easter Monday when they distributed to them various food items estimated at GH¢3000.
About 100 senior citizens who were above 70 years benefited from the gesture at a short ceremony that saw the beneficiaries defying the scorching sun to be part of the programme.
Beaming with smiles as they received quantities of rice, sugar, milk, Geisha mackerel and Milo products, the senior citizens commended the NGO for their support.
Those who were weak, due to ill-health and old- age and could therefore not personally attend the programme, received theirs at home.
A 90-year-old widow, Madam Clara Oteng, received the items on behalf of the senior citizens, and in an interview with The Mirror, she expressed gratitude to Mr Kwabena Badu, who presented the items on behalf of Brandt Luther Foundation.
She urged that the gesture should be extended to other senior citizens in the Kumasi Metropolis and other parts of the country “because in our old age, we need the support of the youth to enable us enjoy our retirement.”
Addressing the senior citizens prior to the distribution of the products, Mr Badu said the foundation has been supporting the needy, including those at the Kumasi Children’s Home.
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