Children’s support fund for helicopter crash victims receives over GH₵8.6m
The support fund set up for the children of the victims of the helicopter crash that occurred on August 6 has so far received GHS 8,600,905 and GHS 20,000.
A statement issued on Friday, 17 October, and signed by Dr Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, outlined contributions made between 23 September and 12 October.
The statement highlighted donations from both institutions and individuals.
Among the contributors were the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, and the Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited. Individual donors included Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, Augustus Obuadum Tanoh, and staff from agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
Dr Sawyerr praised the generosity shown so far, describing it as a testament to the unity and empathy of the Ghanaian people. She urged continued support to sustain the Fund’s mission.
Donations can be made through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) using the following accounts: Ghana Cedi Account 9040013628372 and US Dollar Account 9040013628534.
Cheques and bank drafts should be addressed to “Children Support Fund 6825.” Mobile Money payments are also accepted via designated platforms listed in the official statement.
