Biyalsis Guritaaba Social Club, based in the Upper East Region has donated medical supplies and cash amounting to 15,000 cedis to the Pediatric Unit of the Regional Hospital.
The donation saw the group present a cash amount of 10,000 cedis and medical supplies including doxiflo, 195; 50 cc Syringes, 200 pieces, 60 pieces of silicon catheter, and 30 boxes of NG tubes, amounting to 5,000.
According to the group, the cash amount donated is dedicated to the Needy Child Fund of the regional hospital, which is aimed at supporting children from poor backgrounds whose parents are unable to pay for their medical bills.
The Biyalsis Guritaaba Social Club is made up of individuals of diverse backgrounds including academia, health, legal practice, construction, and private business operators who were deemed as “useless” or social misfits but have grown to become useful to society.
Biyalsis is a Gurene word that could be translated loosely as “useless children” in English.
President of the club, John Asaana, narrated that members of the group, while growing up in Bolgatanga, were always sitting together conversing which resulted in people viewing them as useless children.
Having found themselves in good positions in society, they have therefore resolved to unite to support society in diverse ways and encourage the youth especially those considered as “useless” not to give up, hence the donation to the regional hospital.
“We grew up together, went to the same primary school, secondary school, and in some instances, university, and were considered useless because we just gathered, conversed, and ate. By the grace of God, most of us are now in good places and we feel that by being privileged, we should also give back to society. We also support ourselves during funerals and medical challenges. We do so many social interventions. Last year, we did a medical outreach in Feo.” He explained.
He continued, stating” Parents should not give up on a child that you feel is going wayward. Sometimes with little modeling, asking for help, and providing the needed counseling, they can become better”.
Receiving the items, Dr. Gillian Bogee, said the facility is grateful for the gesture, describing it as life-saving. “Seeing a group of men going an extra mile to help with the welfare of children is something that we do not take for granted. The items you have presented even though they look small are precious and will go a long way to save lives. For the Needy Fund, it has been dormant so your donation has come to revamp the fund,” she stated.
