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Kanu Heart Foundation, a charity organisation set up by the Nigerian International football star, Nwankwo Kanu on 21st July 2000, has metamorphosed into a colossus with great achievements both in local and international circles.
The primary aim is to “put back smiles” to the faces of Nigerians and Africa’s “BLUE CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS” who suffer from various heart defects. Our recipients include any young children who would not survive to see their fifth birthdays without correctional procedures and many who would not live a normal life expectancy, without the surgery needed.
Our patients cannot afford the high cost of open heart surgeries, without the help of orgnisations like ours.
By May 2008, over 415 benefited from the charity’s mission statement:
Our mission is to give every African child with heart defect a new lease of life as we are committed to achieving our set goals which include:
In our march towards achieving these set goals we have encountered numerous challenges which threatened to abort our vision. But with God on our side our testimony shows the incomparable hand of the creator.
This journey began in England where the first two beneficiaries of the Foundation; Master Oluwatofunmi Okude and little Miss Enitan Adesola, were operated on, at Crown Hospital London in 2000.
The exorbitant high fees charged by London hospitals pushed us to search for new partners in Israel where the Save-a-Child Heart (organisation) opened its door to our relationship with Wolfson Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.
In Israel, many open heart surgeries were performed, and when the number of patients with heart defects began to rise, we started to search for more avenues, with a cost effective price, and the same high quality treatment. This search took us to India where we have many hospitals working with us at present.
In trying to cope with the demanding increase in foreign exchange occasioned by these surgeries abroad, we decided a trial run, by bringing cardiac surgeons and experts to carry out surgeries in our hospitals in Nigeria. The International Children Heart Foundation (Menphis. USA) to come to the University Teaching Hospital Enugu (Nigerian) in 2003. 13 open heart surgeries were performed by a team, lead by Professor Novick and included leading Nigerian doctors in under 10 days.
Despite the loss of three children after the surgeries, we are encouraged by the zeal and enthusiasm with which our Nigerian doctors performed. This is a clear indication that given the right atmosphere, the necessary equipment and infrastructure the procedures currently obtained in India , Israel , and England, these operations can be carried out in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
The journey to this great signpost has not been easy. We have had to receive those that pass away abroad and see the anguish of their dear ones. Nevertheless, we have had more joy as many celebrate the new lease of life provided to these recipients, to which we give God the Glory. In all, there has been a 98% success rate. Although the Foundation was set up to help children and young adults. we have nonetheless provided medical and surgery assistance to some adults, subject to our set criteria, and availability of resources.
FINANCES / SPONSORSHIP
In financing these surgeries the Kanu Heart Foundation has to contend with the huge financial burden associated with open Heart Surgeries and some complex cases.
While fees charged by these countries vary according to degree of cases, meeting up the financial burden has been a very big challenge to the Kanu Heart Foundation. Here we want to put on record the invaluable contribution of the Founder Nwankwo Kanu who started the Foundation. We also owe gratitude to various State Governors, Government Agencies, Corporate organisation, Multinationals, Private and Government Schools, the public including market women and other individuals who have been part of this success story with their support. We would not also fail to mention the President of Nigeria and his government, who provided the enabling environment necessary for us to thrive.
EVENTS ORGANISED
The Foundation was launched at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos (Nigeria) in 2000 and it has organised series of events aimed at raising funds for the Foundation. These include, fundraising dinners in London, Charity football matches in London and Nigeria, and Independence Day (Nigerian) celebrations in London (UK).
In Nigeria, we have had the privilege of organising events like Brazil U-17 vs. Nigeria U-18 team Soccer match, Nigeria U-20 vs. Turkey U-18 national team, Super Falcon vs. Arsenal Ladies of England, Children in Need Programme, KHF lottery Launch, Open Heart Surgery by visiting 20 USA surgeons at UNTH Enugu, May 27, 2004 Children day Celebration at Eko Hotel and Suites, Celebrating a new heart Symposium. Sing 2 da heart musical Concerts, International Seminar, Abuja and Lagos. We have also played a fund-raising match for heart patients from the Niger Delta State in Warri Delta State, among other events.
APPEAL: We welcome International donor agencies to come to our aid to tackle this life threatening disease that is claims the lives of many children and adults in Africa each day.
REGISTRATION: The Foundation was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC / IT / NO 19521 in Abuja on 19th September 2005.
KANU HEART FOUNDATION (UK): Our activities abroad are commendable. It has enabled us to carry out surgeries on some foreign nationals and helped raise awareness to this under publicised problem in Africa. The UK office is based at: Rowlandson House, 289 Ballards Lane. London N12 8NP United Kingdom.
The primary aim is to “put back smiles” to the faces of Nigerians and Africa’s “BLUE CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULTS” who suffer from various heart defects. Our recipients include any young children who would not survive to see their fifth birthdays without correctional procedures and many who would not live a normal life expectancy, without the surgery needed.
Our patients cannot afford the high cost of open heart surgeries, without the help of orgnisations like ours.
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By May 2008, over 415 benefited from the charity’s mission statement:
The goodwill generated by those who donate for these life threatening open – heart surgeries cannot be over emphasized as we owe gratitude to the Almighty God, the teaming Nigerians, Africans and Europeans, corporate bodies, government and various Agencies that have identified with this humanitarian venture of saving lives.Incidentally the number of unattended cases is on the rise.
Our mission is to give every African child with heart defect a new lease of life as we are committed to achieving our set goals which include:
KHF (NG) TRUSTEES
The Foundation has board of trustees who are persons of integrity and social standing amongst whom are Nwankwo Kanu (MON, OON, UNICEF AMBASSADOR) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Segun Osoba, Mr. Ben Bruce, Mr. Onyebuchi Abia and Mr. Iain Nelson. One of its founding trustees, the late Chairman Air Commander Sampson Emeka Omeruah passed away on December 4, 2006.FUNDING
The KHF together with our founder and financial inspirator, Kanu Nwankwo, organises events and programmes to raise funds. It also solicits financial support from various individuals and corporate bodies to carry out operations.In our march towards achieving these set goals we have encountered numerous challenges which threatened to abort our vision. But with God on our side our testimony shows the incomparable hand of the creator.
This journey began in England where the first two beneficiaries of the Foundation; Master Oluwatofunmi Okude and little Miss Enitan Adesola, were operated on, at Crown Hospital London in 2000.
The exorbitant high fees charged by London hospitals pushed us to search for new partners in Israel where the Save-a-Child Heart (organisation) opened its door to our relationship with Wolfson Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.
In Israel, many open heart surgeries were performed, and when the number of patients with heart defects began to rise, we started to search for more avenues, with a cost effective price, and the same high quality treatment. This search took us to India where we have many hospitals working with us at present.
In trying to cope with the demanding increase in foreign exchange occasioned by these surgeries abroad, we decided a trial run, by bringing cardiac surgeons and experts to carry out surgeries in our hospitals in Nigeria. The International Children Heart Foundation (Menphis. USA) to come to the University Teaching Hospital Enugu (Nigerian) in 2003. 13 open heart surgeries were performed by a team, lead by Professor Novick and included leading Nigerian doctors in under 10 days.
Despite the loss of three children after the surgeries, we are encouraged by the zeal and enthusiasm with which our Nigerian doctors performed. This is a clear indication that given the right atmosphere, the necessary equipment and infrastructure the procedures currently obtained in India , Israel , and England, these operations can be carried out in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
The journey to this great signpost has not been easy. We have had to receive those that pass away abroad and see the anguish of their dear ones. Nevertheless, we have had more joy as many celebrate the new lease of life provided to these recipients, to which we give God the Glory. In all, there has been a 98% success rate. Although the Foundation was set up to help children and young adults. we have nonetheless provided medical and surgery assistance to some adults, subject to our set criteria, and availability of resources.
FINANCES / SPONSORSHIP
In financing these surgeries the Kanu Heart Foundation has to contend with the huge financial burden associated with open Heart Surgeries and some complex cases.
While fees charged by these countries vary according to degree of cases, meeting up the financial burden has been a very big challenge to the Kanu Heart Foundation. Here we want to put on record the invaluable contribution of the Founder Nwankwo Kanu who started the Foundation. We also owe gratitude to various State Governors, Government Agencies, Corporate organisation, Multinationals, Private and Government Schools, the public including market women and other individuals who have been part of this success story with their support. We would not also fail to mention the President of Nigeria and his government, who provided the enabling environment necessary for us to thrive.
EVENTS ORGANISED
The Foundation was launched at Sheraton Hotels, Ikeja, Lagos (Nigeria) in 2000 and it has organised series of events aimed at raising funds for the Foundation. These include, fundraising dinners in London, Charity football matches in London and Nigeria, and Independence Day (Nigerian) celebrations in London (UK).
In Nigeria, we have had the privilege of organising events like Brazil U-17 vs. Nigeria U-18 team Soccer match, Nigeria U-20 vs. Turkey U-18 national team, Super Falcon vs. Arsenal Ladies of England, Children in Need Programme, KHF lottery Launch, Open Heart Surgery by visiting 20 USA surgeons at UNTH Enugu, May 27, 2004 Children day Celebration at Eko Hotel and Suites, Celebrating a new heart Symposium. Sing 2 da heart musical Concerts, International Seminar, Abuja and Lagos. We have also played a fund-raising match for heart patients from the Niger Delta State in Warri Delta State, among other events.
APPEAL: We welcome International donor agencies to come to our aid to tackle this life threatening disease that is claims the lives of many children and adults in Africa each day.
REGISTRATION: The Foundation was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission CAC / IT / NO 19521 in Abuja on 19th September 2005.
KANU HEART FOUNDATION (UK): Our activities abroad are commendable. It has enabled us to carry out surgeries on some foreign nationals and helped raise awareness to this under publicised problem in Africa. The UK office is based at: Rowlandson House, 289 Ballards Lane. London N12 8NP United Kingdom.
Detailed Information about our work and operations
The Foundation writes its success story through the numerous lives saved. KHF has had over 415 heart surgeries at an outstanding 98.5% success rate.Modern medical facilities like the digital cath lab and operation theatre with step-up and step-down ICUs, form an integral part of the healthcare delivery chain.
Our hospital performs both invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures that include surgical heart transplants, laser surgery, and directional coronary angiogram facility.
Cardiac rehabilitation is achieved through a spectrum of activities that incorporate exercise, diet counselling, relaxation techniques and altitude and motivational techniques.
The children units have exclusive facilities for pediatric cardiology and offer complete range of diagnostic therapeutic options for congenital heart problems like: ASD, PDA, VSD RHD, BANDING, and PEST MAKER. These exclusive cardiac intensive care units state-of-the-art lab for interventional cardiac procedures and modern operation theatre. The team of experts ensures cardiac care of the highest standard to the patients.
Donations
Kanu Heart Foundation nonprofit organization committed to the
ongoing fight against the world’s foremost health problem –
cardiovascular disease, and the improvement of cardiovascular care
through medical research, professional education, and public awareness.
Every contribution to the the foundation is important to our success and
gratefully appreciated. Recognition of gifts will be provided for those
donors who choose to be identified.
The Kanu Heart Foundation has a policy in place to protect our donor’s confidential information. The Foundation will not sell or trade a donor’s personal information to any other entity in existence.
The Kanu Heart Foundation has a policy in place to protect our donor’s confidential information. The Foundation will not sell or trade a donor’s personal information to any other entity in existence.
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