In
December 2005, about 60 Loyola Jesuit College students lost their lives
in the Sosoliso Plane Crash. Kechi Okwuchi was the only student and one
of two people the other being Pastor Bimbo Odukoya (Died the following day) who survived the plane crash. Since then, she
has undergone about 75 surgeries.
But Kechi still needs help. She is scheduled to begin facial reconstructive surgeries in Boston this summer.
A fundraiser is being put up by two of her best friends this saturday to help raise money for her surgeries below a statement from them:
“A devastating plane crash, over 60% intensive burns, up to five weeks in medically-induced coma and over 75 surgeries to date have not hampered the spirit of our friend, Kechi Okwuchi. She may have been terribly disfigured by the accident but Kechi’s determination and hope to achieve her dreams regardless, inspire us each day. We would like to share her story so that it may inspire you too.”
A NEW DAWN: FUNDRAISER FOR KECHI OKWUCHI
You
are cordially invited to a Fashion Show Dinner Fundraiser, themed, A
New Dawn, which would be held on the 30th of July, 2011, in honor of
and for the purpose of raising funds for surgeries for our friend and
heroine, Kechi Okwuchi. The event venue is at The Landmark Village, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
Seating & Cost
For the show, we have reserved some tables, sitting 8 persons, at
various costs, ranging from N250,000 - N500,000. General seating is
available at N5000 - N10,000 (includes purchase of T-shirt). All of the
proceeds will go to the fund raising account.
Make A Reservation
Please RSVP by: Email kofundraiser @ gmail.comOr text to 081-889-73900 or 081-384-90400(please remove space from email address).
Donation Option
If you are unable to make the fundraiser or you seeing this at a later time after the event and you want to make a donation CLICK HERE to see various options on how you too can make a difference by donating. You can also send us an E-mail at kofundraiser@gmail.com , or call/text us at 081-889-73900 or 081-384-90400 to get more detailed information.
More Information
Get more info and see more pics of her on her website by CLICKING HERE
See a summary of her medical progress from after the accident till now with pictures of her by CLICKING HERE
"Kechi underwent multiple surgeries in South Africa. After waking up from her coma, she had to relearn to do everything again. She learned to sit, she learned to stand, she learned to walk and use her limbs. Needless to say, this process was painful. But one thing she never needed to learn was how to smile again"
Pass this message on. God bless you as you make a contribution.
