For the love Of Golf Initiative plans to raise $300,000 for cancer equipment, medication
Golf, no doubt, has presented itself as a sport that demonstrates love for humanity. That was exactly what ‘For The Love of Golf Charity Initiative’ demonstrated when it successfully held its third tournament at the Ikeja Golf Club. Apart from the thrilling competition on the golf course, the charity donated medical items to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for paediatric cancer treatment.
The items, specifically donated to the Oncology Ward of LASUTH, include infusion pumps and everyday medications to aid the treatment of patients who cannot afford the bill. Against this backdrop, a steering committee comprising nine professionals in different fields of endeavour, have been inaugurated to work towards the fourth edition, which targets raising $300,000 to purchase critical medical equipment for paediatric cancer treatment.
The nine-member committee, inaugurated during the tournament’s closing/prize presentation ceremony on Friday December 16, 2022, comprises the founder, Dr. Adesola Falaiye; inaugural General Coordinator, Ejiro Ogomigo; Assistant Coordinator/Secretary, Foluso Ajanaku and Financial Coordinator, Seun Aderibigbe. Others are publicity and fundraising strategist, Joy Ayonote; media coordinator, Hakeem Ishola; tournament coordinator, Emy Ekong; logistics coordinator, Sophia Makinde and medical expert, Dr. Oyeyemi Oyewo.
The proposed medical equipment expected to aid paediatric cancer treatment include Flow Cytometry Machine, Apheresis Machine and Arterial Blood Gas Analyser estimated to cost $300,000.
The elated founder, Falaiye, commenting on the new development, urged the committee to live up to expectations in the onerous task, saying, “many are called, but few are chosen; we’ve selected some