An Assistant Lecturer at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), Mr. Philip Atawura has appealed to the public for financial assistance to undergo a kidney transplant.Mr. Atawura, who lectures at the Ghana Institute of Journalism branch of UniMAC has been diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease and has been undergoing dialysis treatment as a temporary measure to sustain his life.

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<img alt="" class="wp-image-497149"/><img alt="" class="wp-image-497151"/>In a letter from the Office of the Registrar, UniMAC, the cost of a kidney transplant for Mr. Atawura is Thirty-Eight Thousand, One Hundred and Sixty Dollars ($38,160), with an additional Three Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢ 300,000.00) for the donor and ancillary issues in India.

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The letter further stated that the University is appealing to the public to assist with any amount towards a fundraising campaign to get Mr. Atawura and his donor to India to undergo treatment."We shall be very grateful if you could assist with any amount towards a fundraising campaign to get Mr. Philip Atawura and his donor to India to undergo treatment," the letter read in part.

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The University has provided bank account details for donations as well as a Vodafone mobile money number for those who wish to contribute.

Acting Registrar of UniMAC, J. Sika Akoto, PhD, signed the letter, which was copied to the Vice-Chancellor, Acting Director of Finance, and Acting Rector (Institute of Journalism).Donations can be made to the following bank account details:Bank: Prudential Bank

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Ltd.Account Name: University of Media, Arts and CommunicationAccount Number: 0091901740010Branch: Ring Road CentralNarration on payment: Re: Mr. Philip AtawuraFor those who prefer to contribute via mobile money, the Vodafone mobile money number for Philip Atawura is +233-503-470-988.

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