ASA WORLD 2015
MEDICAL MISSION TRIP

Dr, Anakwenze invited me to come
along on the ASA World 2015 Medical Mission Trip

I have traveled to West Africa for the first time! I now have been in Nigeria 3 weeks and travel on to Ghana. Here are highlight from the difference we made in the lives of marginalized, under privileged areas in Anambra State Nigeria! 

I had my birthday on Africa's soil.... 

A prayer & dream come true.

Mrs. Teresa R. Kemp at Obu Gad in Aguleri, Nigeria July 2015.

 I traveled with ASA WORLD MEDICAL MISSION, INC. (A US 501(c)(3) organization to Abuja & Awka, Nigeria West Africa.

  I was housed at the Crystal Palace Hotel,

 it was the home base for my research.

When team members arrived, we then flew to Enugu then drove to Awka where we were housed at the De Geogold Holtel in Awka.

I met the team of international physicians, (Urologist, radiologist, pharmacist, pharmacy technicians, public health professionals, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, surgeons and surgical assistants, who examined, diagnosed  and treat the residents of the following 7 towns for Free!

 We set up each day in 7 different towns. 

Oko, Ohembosie, Abagana,
Aguleri, Ozulbulu, Aba, Obosi

The team traveled from July 7th - 14th daily by bus to different towns, providing FREE medical screenings, diagnosis
and medications to the town's residents.

A London ASA Volunteer & I spoke to patients while they waited.

 

The Nigerian Red Cross, Oba Brothers and many other organizations
 assisted ASA World 2015 Medical Mission,
 in Ozubulu town in Anambra State Nigeria

Several days the medical teams and volunteers saw
and treated more than 1000 people.

The wonderful doctors & nurses stopped to pose for a
photo for me before the got started.

People started to arrive daily at 5:00am
 to see the medical teams. 

Some of the targeted ailments documented by the
public health workers with us, were eye disease, 

cataracts, glaucoma, high blood pressure,  prostrate cancer, diabetes, breast cancer & high cholesterol. 

We dispensed up to 3 months of free medication to those who were examined. The local doctors, medical clinics and hospitals worked with us. They will continue the care of their local people. 

Nigerian Customs Officials drove 9 hours with the pharmacy to us!

Pharmacy professionals & students
worked long hours to dispense medications.

 

Doctors & nurses brought their traveling medical equipment.
Thanks to your donations and the contributions
from 27 countries throughout the Diaspora.

Local media supported us everywhere we went. 

Below in Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Dr. Vickie Anakwenze worked long hours with the
ASA World 2015 Medical Mission Teams until the chairs were emptied.

 

Above ASA Team members from 

Nigeria Veterans Assoc., Canada & England

Famous Nigerian Nollywood Actress Rita Okye showed her 

support with a visit to the waiting patients!

Students from other schools in Nigeria worked
with some of the best doctors & nurses in the world. 

 Highlights from Aguleri  Palace of the Nri Kingdom

Dr. Anakwenze with Her Royal Majesty

Ezi of Nri and his community had the lowest
rates of illness of all the towns we visited!

Eze A.E Chukwuemeka-Eri & wife(Eze Eri, Ezeora 34th, Eze Aka Ji Ofor Igbo)

We met & dined with many dignitaries, including the HRM  rulers of the
Nri Kingdom and Governor & Mrs. Willie Obiano (below)
 in Awka, Anambra State Nigeria where my Ancestor Peter Farrow came from! 

Governor Willie Obiano received the ASA World Medical Team
the Govenor's Lodge in Awka, Anambra State.

The governor's wife donated a wheelchair to a woman
who had to be carried to see the doctors by 4 men.

  I was blessed to bring the eye glasses. 

Now she can see, her smile was our reward!

I did my research in each of the towns &
visited local schools to assess needs 

and meet students and faculty.

It is my first time on African soil!

The work continues in Ghana.

Eye glass distribution in Kumasi Mrs. Teresa R. Kemp
& host Paul Amuah continued by flashlight!

My textile language & metal smithing research &
study of herbs and medicinal foods continues.

I am collecting information for my new books. 

Stay tuned.

I am now in Ghana I am the "Nanahema" of 

Mankessim Central Region Ghana!

Intermittent internet connectivity. Check back for the updates.

ASA WORLDWIDE MEDICAL MISSION TRIP

I received with the details of my July 6-17th, 2014 ASA medical mission trip. I am honored to be able to participate and my goal is to take 10,000 pairs of eye glasses to Nigeria & Ghana. I was able to assist Ms. Danashaba King (President Clinton's Business Person of the Year) to raise and send 10,000 pairs of eye glasses to the Volta Region of Ghana a few years ago and wanted to also contribute to this ASA Medical Mission trip to Nigeria, West Africa detailed below. 

With this ASA Medical mission trip and I will to travel with the team to Nigeria to research and assist. If I can't go (US State Dept. has issued travel advisories due to Boka Haram threats to kill all Americans & Election violence even though they are in the North until May 25th, 2015). Dr. Anakwenze committed to pay for the shipping of the eye glasses. They will be on the plane with me. They will also pay for the security and ground transportation to the ten cities where

If Americans are not allowed to travel they will take the eyeglasses for me. The team is all using one travel agent and we all will assemble at one international port and will fly into Abuja, Nigeria. We will travel with security by ground to the 10 cities where the free medical services will be provided for the community. I have been working diligently to get stronger with water aerobics  so I can live strong.

I am both purchasing eyeglasses and checking at a eye care centers or Dr. Offices for eyeglasses that were donated.

When I called the Levitin Eye Care 3469 E Broad St Columbus, OH (614) 235-2392. They told me they have a free donation box and I am welcome to pick up all of the eye glasses.

I will be picking eyeglasses up for quite a few locations this week. 

If you have any available, I will work to coordinate the collection.

I am asking individuals for their old eye glasses that will be repaired, cleaned and packed or to go to a Dollar General and purchase a pair of eye glasses for $1.00 any strength is fine. Please pass this information to anyone you know who might want to assist.

Sample of the Dollar Tree for on-line order of Eye Glasses – 72 in a case @ $1.00 per pair. 7 different strengths.  My goal is 140 Cases of positive strength eye glasses made up of the following strengths.

+1.00 Diopters

+1.25 Diopters

+1.50 Diopters

+1.75 Diopters

+2.00 Diopters

+2.50 Diopters

+2.75 Diopters

I need eye glasses that have negative strengths also.

I am try to complete the collection by June 5th, 2015. That will allow time to count, check, label and pack for shipment of the collected eye glasses.

Call me and I assist in pick up or give mailing instructions to one central location. If before May 10th, Mail to:

Mrs. Teresa Kemp

for ASA Medical Mission Trip
794 Sheridan Park Court 

Columbus, Ohio 43209.

Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

Cordially,

Osinachi (Means God has Returned a Gift)

Mrs. Teresa R. Kemp, Plantation Quilts

Author of "Keeper of the Fire"

Phone: (404) 468-7050

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Subject: Fw: Anambra Worldwide (ASA-World) Medical Mission to Anambra State July 6th to the 17th 2015:

On Sunday, April 5, 2015 10:59 PM, Nwachukwu Anakwenze <nanakwenze@yahoo.com> wrote:

Anambra Worldwide (ASA-World) Medical Mission to Anambra State

July 6th to the 17^th 2015:

 

05-04-15

 

This is a reminder to all Stakeholders, well-wishers and philanthropists wishing to “pay it forward” from all the blessing and the privileges they have enjoyed. Anambra Worldwide (ASA-World) 2015 Medical Mission to Anambra State is scheduled for July 6th to the 17^th 2015:.  

 

Anambra Worldwide Diasporas (ASA-World), a non-profit umbrella Anambra Diasporas organization is herewith, broadcasts a reminder to all Anambra Stakeholders, Well-Wishers and philanthropists its July 1st to the 10^th 2015 free Medical Mission to Anambra State.

 

 

This years’ free Medical Mission to Anambra State of Nigeria is scheduled for July 6th to the 17^th 2015:.  The Mission is envisioned by Anambra State indigenes (ASA-World) from across the globe and so far, sponsored by our 27 member organizations from across the globe, Global Healthcare Foundation, Stakeholders (those who believe that anyone living in Anambra and surrounds with access to the Mission would be welcome), our world-wide well-wishers and philanthropists from across the globe.

 

ASA World membership is currently made up of Anambra State indigenes from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, China, Dubai, Russia, Spain, Japan, Iceland, Ireland, Pakistan, India etc.

 

The core participants in this Mission are Clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, Nurses, Dentists, Optometrists, Opticians, Specialists in all medical fields and Social workers; professionals with strong clarity of purpose and sole agenda of working together with all stakeholders, government and non-government organization in meeting the needs of the citizenries of our home state of Anambra State. We are also, putting out calls for Professionals and Volunteers from “all walks of lives”; Anambrarians and non-Anambra volunteers are welcome as well. To those non-Anambra Doctors, Professionals and Volunteers who have answered our call, we say, “Thank you”!  

 

This mission will include examination, care and treatment of thousands of people in Anambra States and surrounds needing surgeries, restoration of sights, dispensation of medications, prostate, gynecological exams, treatment and counseling for hypertension, diabetics, gastrointestinal and other infectious diseases.

 

Because we are anticipating that hundreds of patients will present with variety of inconceivable illnesses; from eye disease ranging from cataract blood pressure, prostate and some, we hope to have sufficient staff to examine, treat and perform surgeries where necessary, as such, we are soliciting interests from Clinicians, physicians, pharmacists, Nurses, Dentists, Optometrists, Opticians, Specialists in all medical fields professionals with kind hearts to donate their time, tool, equipment and or fund for this noble initiative.

 

All our ASA-World members and our partners in service organization are expected to bring along  to this Mission, their customary “Signature Projects” that have in the past, included innovation, Science and technology transfer, skills acquisitions /development, vocational training, scholarship initiatives, university to university student exchange program, motherless and orphanage charity missions to this 2015 mission.

 

Paramount to this Medical Mission is heightening interest from Stakeholders, well-wishers and philanthropists wishing to “pay it forward” and interested in making this Mission a success. That means that all our Member Service Organizations, Stakeholders, Well-Wishers and Medical Volunteer group are required to genuinely participate: 

·         In sourcing interest(s) from doctors in their respective countries (No restriction from state of origin; non-Anambra volunteers are welcome)

·         Member Service Organizations, in sourcing their minimum contribution of $2000.00 ( two thousand dollars) required of the respective ASA-World member countries in support of this initiative

·         In the intensive campaign(s) required to engender interest in the projects

·         By paying $3500.00 (three thousand dollars) required by sponsors of respective towns slated for 2015 mission. Payment must be received by ASA-World Financial Secretary on or before the deadline of April 30^th 2015.

MISSION PURPOSE: To offer Free Medical Services to the under-privileged, to save lives of the impoverished people of Anambra State/Nigeria and to contribute in the capacity building relevant to the growth and sustainable development of Anambra State/Nigeria (Our home state/homeland).

 

DURATION OF THE MISSION: July 6th  to the 17^th 2015. 

 

CITIES/TOWNS: 10 Towns are slated, 6 are currently declared “Prospects” and or are “Paid”. There are seven prospects to date.  Some of who have made partial payment to hold and or full payment to secure their towns. They include:

1. Ihembosi
2. Oko
3. Orama-Etiti-Anam  
4. Ozubulut
5. Oba
6. Obosi
7. Abagana
8. Agulu-Uzoigbo
9. Open – Hurry! Call to add your town before someone takes this spot
10. Open - Hurry! Call to add your town before someone takes this spot

Our congratulations to the “Prospects” but payment must be received immediately or before the due date to guarantee that the Mission goes to their respective towns.

PERSONELS  STILL NEEDED: We thank those Medical and non-Medical professionals who have come forward, mostly Doctors, Pharmacists, Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists , Internal Medicines, Social Workers, Nurses, dentists, and allied medical field practitioners as we look forward to those wishing to join this noble efforts. Those volunteers and professional wishing to participate are to contact:

WORLDWIDE CONTACT: In USA; Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze (Mission / ASA-World Chair) @ (310) 993-8053 or e-mail nanakwenze@yahoo.com, United Kingdom- Christian Onuorah, +447568141220 or (enyianam@yahoo.co.uk). Canada, Christopher Nwakoby- nwakoby2000@yahoo.com, Spain, Chris Ofodile dumuche@yahoo.com. 0034632989416 South Afric, Frank Anyaeche, +27829677670, frank.anyaeche@gmail.com, Japan, Chief Tony Ikeotuonye, t_cocomo@hotmail.com Dubai,  Dennis Ilechukwu,P+971501577134  mcdennis96@hotmail.com 

      

For this Medical Mission to be successful, all the Member Service Organizations, Stakeholders, Well-Wishers and Medical Volunteer group will be required to genuinely participate. I am pleased to announce that we now have from almost all our chapters; from Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Dubai, South Africa etc. 

10 Doctors

5 Pharmacists

3 Optometrists  

6 Nurse Practitioners

4 Registered Nurses

At least 20 Volunteers; Social Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists  and many individual willing to volunteer their time , equipment and money. (No restriction from state of origin; non-Anambra volunteers are welcome)

 

Modality: 

Member Service Organizations, to continue to  source donors, volunteers and to  contribute $2000.00 ( two thousand dollars) towards the mission

Sponsors to pay $3500.00 (three thousand dollars) required by sponsors on or by April 30^th 2015

 

Anambra Worldwide Diasporas goal remains to continue to collaborate with the leadership in our home State in seeking sustainable human/infrastructural growth and development.  From ASA-World’s perspective, the Diaspora value added to sustainable human/infrastructural growth and development is an immeasurable factor that should be taken seriously. As such, we pledge continued involvement through medical mission and other ways conceivable, in seeking emerging issues and service gaps that are paramount to the growth and Sustainable Development of Anambra State of Nigeria. See you all July 6th to the 17^th 2015:

 

Together we shall prevail!

 

Chudi Asidianya, BA, MA, LSC                        Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze 

ASA-World General Secretary                         ASA-World Chairman

P: 905-447-3726| F: 905-432-7602                    P: 1310-993-8053

 

In solidarity with Diaspora Anambra globally from Canada, United States , United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Russia, China, Japan, Ireland, Iceland, Holland, Pakistan, India, Dubai, Greenland