Rebecca Foundation Provides Essential Food Support to Korle-Bu Cancer Hostel and Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital

The Rebecca Foundation, led by former First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has presented a significant donation of essential food items and supplies to the Rebecca Akufo-Addo Ghana Parents Childhood Cancer Association’s Sunshine House and the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital in Accra. This gesture is part of the foundation's ongoing commitment to improving maternal and child health across the country, specifically targeting vulnerable children undergoing intensive medical treatment and their families. The donation, which included large quantities of staples such as rice and cooking oil, aims to alleviate the daily pressures faced by guardians while their children receive specialized care for life-threatening conditions. At the Sunshine House, which serves as a hostel for children receiving cancer treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, the contribution is expected to provide vital nutritional support. For many families traveling from outside the capital, the cost of nutrition during long-term treatment can be prohibitive. By providing these essential items, the Rebecca Foundation ensures that the focus remains on the children’s recovery. Similarly, the donation to the Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital—popularly known as the Children's Hospital in Accra—will assist the facility in managing its dietary requirements for young patients, particularly those battling malnutrition alongside other ailments. Officials from both the children's hospital and the cancer hostel expressed profound gratitude for the foundation's intervention, describing the support as vital for the maintenance of their care services. They highlighted that consistent donations from the foundation have historically played a crucial role in the survival and well-being of their patients. The food supplies are not merely provisions but are integral to the clinical outcomes of the children, as proper nutrition is a cornerstone of recovery from intensive medical procedures like chemotherapy. This latest philanthropic activity underscores the continued mission of Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo to advocate for the health and welfare of Ghanaian women and children. Through the Rebecca Foundation, she continues to partner with healthcare institutions to address resource gaps and improve the lives of the most vulnerable. This donation serves as a reminder of the importance of private-public partnerships in sustaining the nation’s healthcare infrastructure and providing a safety net for families in crisis.