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A wheelchair for Timothy

June 4th, 2011 · No Comments

Sharecare Ghana has donated a wheelchair to 17-year-old Timothy, who is severely disabled as a result of untreated hydrocephalus. Timothy was however in high spirits and became quite animated when he was sat in his chair.

His family said doctors had wanted to reduce the fluid in Timothy’s brain, but they did not go for the treatment because of lack of fund.

This is a sad reflection on our society - not only is Timothy suffering a preventable disability, but he has also not been given an education even though he speaks and communicates rather well…

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