Soldier Lucius Banda Foundation on Monday presented a specialised paediatric wheelchair to 12-year-old Tiyanjane Bakili from Mponda Village, Traditional Authority Msamala, in Balaka District.
The foundation was initiated by Soldier Lucius Banda’s widow with the aim of continuing the legendary musician’s spirit of charity.
Tiyanjane was born a healthy baby but, three weeks after her birth, began experiencing convulsions and despite the best efforts of medical treatment, she was left paralysed.
Since then, Tiyanjane has been unable to use her hands as well as walk.
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Instead, she spends much of her time lying down. She has challenges sitting on her own and thus requires support. It is in this vein that the foundation decided to help out with the wheelchair.
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Tiyanjane’s mother Esnart Dziunde hailed the foundation for the wheelchair, saying it would go a long way in helping out in mobility challenges.
“With the wheelchair, my daughter can now be able to sit up,” she said.
Sunganani said the wheelchair was part of a larger donation of medical supplies provided by Good Life Malawi.
“These supplies, which include wheelchairs, commode chairs, hospital beds and other accessories, are being distributed by the foundation to those who are in genuine need,” she said.
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Sunganani said the foundation would continue with the cause to fulfill Lucius’ dream of making a lasting difference in the lives of those in need.
Lucius is especially remembered for his instrumental role in securing essential hospital supplies, including beds, for Balaka District Hospital and for contributing to the construction of structures at the facility.
Apart from Sunganani and her son Johnny Zembani, some of the members spearheading the foundation include Emma Masauko, who is currently based in the United Kingdom, Harold Kachepatsonga, Patience Maliwa and Samuel Khwiya.
Lucius died on June 30 2024 in South Africa following a battle with kidney problems.
