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Radio / TV personality Abeiku Aggrey Santana and his associates have joined World War II (WWII) veteran Joseph Hammond on his walk to raise funds to support the frontline workers of Africa.
Hammond, a 95-year World War II veteran, was recognized earlier this year for his efforts both locally and internationally after walking a total of 14 miles during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.
Abeiku Santana along with Derrick Cobbinah, Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League Africa Project Officer and Executive Director of Forces Help Africa and the GUBA Foundation joined Hammond on his recent walk.
The 95-year-old Ghanaian WWII veteran walked 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) each day to reach his goal on Africa Day in Accra and raised nearly £ 43,000.
After his video went viral, various corporations and individuals were inspired to come together and support the cause.
First National Bank’s ASPIRE is one such organization that has jumped on the bandwagon and donated an amount of GHS 12,000 to private Hammond to help it reach its £ 500,000 target.
In a media session, the bank’s CEO, Dominic Adu, said they were proud to be a part of their latest ride and to share their story.
In support of this cause, New Africa Foundation, owned by philanthropist Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, also donated a fully furnished home to the veteran who has lived most of his life in his family’s home in Accra.
Joseph Hammond was inspired by the story of Captain Tom Moore, who became a national hero in the UK for raising 33 million pounds ($ 40 million) to help the NHS before his 100th birthday.
The former military man thanked his donors and warned against selfishness in the population of Ghana. He also urged Ghanaians to continue supporting the underprivileged.
Other veterans around the world, such as Russia’s Zinaida Korneva (97) and Britain’s Dabirul Choudhury (100) who embarked on similar feats, have received praise and praise for a farmer’s work.
The honorary rank of Noncommissioned Officer Class One (WO1) was recently conferred on the former military man for his patriotic exploits and his continued service to the nation.
