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Friday, 8 July 2011

Fundraiser dinner for Kechi Okwuchi: the Sosoliso plane crash survivor

 Kechi Okwuchi before after the crash

In 2005, Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja Nigeria, lost 60 students in the Sosoliso flight crash. In total, 109 lives were lost in the crash. Kechi Okwuchi was the only student and one of two people to survive the crash. She's since then undergone 75 surgeries. But she still needs help. She is scheduled to begin facial reconstructive surgeries in Boston this summer.

In order to help her raise money for the surgeries, a Fundraiser dinner is being organized for Kechi. Continue to read more about this miracle girl...



“A devastating plane crash, over 60% intensive burns, up to five weeks in medically-induced coma and over 75 surgeries to date have not hampered the spirit of our friend, Kechi Okwuchi. She may have been terribly disfigured by the accident but Kechi’s determination and hope to achieve her dreams regardless, inspire us each day. We would like to share her story so that it may inspire you too.”

After the crash, Kechi was immediately transfered to South Africa for urgent treatment. Since she had to relearn to perform muscle movements, physical therapy followed when Kechi was in a more stable condition.



A NEW DAWN: FUNDRAISER FOR KECHI OKWUCHI
You are cordially invited to a Fashion Show Dinner Fundraiser, themed, A New Dawn, which would be held on the 30th of July, 2011, in honour of and for the purpose of raising funds for surgeries for our friend and heroine, Kechi Okwuchi.
The event venue is at The Landmark Village, Water Corporation Road, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.

MAKE A RESERVATION
Please RSVP by: Email kofundraiser @ gmail.com
Or text to 081-889-73900 or 081-384-90400
(please remove space from email address)

DONATION OPTION
If you are however unable to make it to the show, we would gladly come to pick up your generous donations, or otherwise, please click HERE for more information.
For a more detailed list and more information, please feel free to email us at kofundraiser@gmail.com , or call or text us a
t 081-889-73900 or 081-384-90400


Get more info and see more pics of her at her website

34 comments:

  1. Just clicked on her website... i am in tears. God is truly awesome. Anybody that doubts that there's a God should take a look at this young girls website. My goodness. We take life for granted everyday. Kechi, it is well. God has a great plan for ur life and you are still here for a reason. I pray that you heal completely in Jesus name Amen!. I pray for your parents too. May the Good Lord continue to give them a reason to smile always.

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  2. Dear Lord this is heartbreaking!!! She'd have grown into a breath taking beauty!!! God be with you Kechi I'll definately make a donation.

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  3. Goodluck Kechi,May God continue to guide you,you are one Blessed child!

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  4. it is well with you Kechi, God is with you and you will overcome till the end.

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  5. GOD will keep her.........77 surgeries......??

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  6. She will pull through. The worst has happened.

    I lost my 11 year old cousin on that flight. Still so poignant.

    Just sent my mum a text to double her contribution for this; one for me and one for her! She's involved through the Asolukas.

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  7. Kechi story is absolutely amazing. What is even great about it is that she is living life despite the obstacle that occurred. She is LIFE. I am so happy to see this on here Linda.
    I thank God for her, for her parents, her lovely mother...true sacrifice of a mother's love. Everyone should donate, there are ways for anyone to do so. This beautiful lady should be celebrated. Look at the pic of her today, look in her eyes, that twinkle that was there before, is still there! Kechi YOU ARE A STAR!!God placed you here AND You shall shine brighter every day! I love you my sister, God bless you!!

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  8. Linda please can you also edit article to tell people that there are bank accounts set up in the US (online), UK and Nigeria for those who want to donate. The information is on the website too.

    Thanks

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  9. when i see stories like this, i just feel so ashamed of the things we take for granted. there is so much to learn from kechi's spirit. I pray God would see her through, Amen. this is so very sad and unfortunate. God be with her!

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  10. Im never going to think poorly of myself EVER AGAIN......Kechi,you've inspired me so very much...You'll do great and I Thank God for keeping you all these while.you're a Miracle

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  11. Wow! Life is miracle we should not be taking for granted.

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  12. Reminds me of i and my friend's favourite comment of TD Jakes.
    Jakes said 'i talk about life dealing you a bad hand,i am nottalking about someone snatched my boyfirned or someone took my parking space in the parking lot.I am talking about life dealing you such a bad hand that you run out of tears.'
    After reading this story and seeing these pics i can never complain about not having my dream job, dream bank balance,dream car and even dream sex.Screw dreams!!!
    I am already blessed as it is.
    I am off to make that call and donate to this worthy cause.
    Kechi,you are a star.A REAL ONE.

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  13. 77 surgeries? I am freting over ordianry vasectomy i have been planning for months.
    This young lady is amazing.

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  14. miracle from God and beautiful spirit. God bless you. Amen

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  15. Going through the website I'm speechless. This girl has gone through a lot and remains smiling. No bitterness on her face.
    God bless you Kechi.

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  16. Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Awesome God U are wonderful. Kechi, ur case has shown me again one of God's wonderful works. God has a purpose for U here. I join U to thank him immensely. Have a blessed life in Jesus Name. A-M-E-N.

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  17. I'm GLAD this is up here. Thank you Linda for this!!!! God bless you

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  18. Serious Kelechi u r a blessed child, i jst wish to help and i no am still going to do something

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  19. GOd really luvs u, how i wish i cld help

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  20. Really touching..
    @Ch5335ng..sorry to hear about your loss..
    my nephew and niece actually attended that school and looking on FB..they are friends..
    Remember this like yesterday..the Parents were actually in the lobby and the plane just lost control on landing..imagine seeing ur kids die right before your own eyes..
    3 major airlines crashes during that period just 'cos 9ja gives licenses to every tomfoolery..
    Kechi what a beautiful girl..what strenght..what courage..77 surgeries..and the trauma..I would def be making a donation..wish I was in a position to attend..

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  21. May the balm of Gilead anoint and heal you..it is well..you are blessed,he that started your healing will perfect it in Jesus name. Amen.I will definitely help as the lord leads me to.

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  22. Linda,

    For those in the US, can we simply donate at our local Citibank. There is a Citibank within 20 minutes drive from my home in the US and I would like to deposit my donation there to support.

    And Nkechi, you are aptly named. What God has given you is truely great.

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  23. Hi Linda please how can those living abroad donate, I would love to help. Thanks.

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  24. So sorry Kechi, you've gone through a lot, God has kept you for the very purpose why he sent you and by God's grace you will accomplish God's very purpose for your life, Amen. Don't worry God is in control of your treatments, he has done it, God shall give you perfect healing inside out,Spiritually and physically Amen.

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  25. look how beautiful she was before these so called plane crash god is great life bless god

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  26. Ade Cool; thanks a zillion.

    Exactly about the parents being in the lobby at the PH airport and seeing the Sosoliso planes burst into flames. An absolute nightmare.

    May we never experience such tradegies again in Nigeria. Amen

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  27. But waitooo pls can somebody remind me am not seeing correctly..those figures am seeing at her website..are they in dollars or naira? if they are in dollars and my calculator is not malfunctioning..d money needed is 91 million naira...just for some surgeries!! is that hospital crazy or what? that money can build a complete hospital.

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  28. i wish my tears right now could change a thing.....how could you have gone thru this huge pain and still wear a smile? you must be a superhuman! everyone is willing to do this donation even me, its worth doing.

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  29. @billante,
    Seriously do you really think that amount in Naira, would even be enough for 1 tiny bit of surgery for anything significant?
    God has blessed Kechi and we are all so thankful and this medium is to help ease her recovery and be a part of something mighty that God is doing.

    @Anon 12:11, please click on the website you can see the link that those abroad to donate.

    @Linda pls its been stated before, can you edit and also put the bank info that is on the website on this story. Thanks so much!

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  30. for those wishing to make a donation in the US...you can do it online using ur credit/debit cards..follow this link..https://www.wepay.com/donate/135928?utm_campaign=donations&utm_medium=link&utm_source=facebook&ref_uid=1875406....ciao

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  31. but sosoliso is suppose to take of her bills na or was she paid compesation?

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  32. Sweetheart, God will perfect ur healing in Jesus name.
    ME

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  33. i realy shacked abt d her condition may God gv u quik rcvry. i realy shacked abt d her condition may God gv u quik rcvry.

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  34. Great Post! such a nice blog. Thanks

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