Last Friday, as I was almost home in my beautiful Ahanta, I received a call from an unknown number.
When I answered, the voice was full of life, and I couldn’t help but wonder who it was. She introduced herself as Bernice, a graduate of the University of Cape Coast in Dietetics.
She told me she knew me very well but that I might not remember her. Apparently, she was a very close friend of my wife—my wife’s school daughter from SHS.
Then Bernice shared a shocking story with me. Two weeks before completing her project work for her undergraduate studies, she went blind.
Despite undergoing several surgeries to regain her sight, none were successful. The longest period she could see was during her national service, but the sight was lost again shortly after.
Since then, she has been home, unable to find work, as people question how she could work as a dietician without being able to read prescriptions. Even after training with the Ghana Blind Union to use technology, no one was willing to hire her.
But then, her father told her about The Kojo Brace Initiative, and she found new hope—hope that she could still pursue her long-held dream of becoming a lawyer.
That was the reason for her call. She only wanted to meet me, even if it was just for five minutes, to share her story.
Her story touched me deeply, so I agreed to meet with her despite my busy schedule.
On Sunday, February 16, 2025, I met Bernice in person to encourage her and offer support in her pursuit of becoming a lawyer. She expressed a desire to be admitted to the UCC Law School, as she is familiar with the surroundings there.
If anyone here can help Bernice gain admission to UCC Law as soon as possible, The Kojo Brace Initiative is ready to cover all expenses for her to begin this journey.
In the meantime, if anyone has a job opportunity for her, I would appreciate your help.
#hope