Senator James Sanders, Jr. holds press conference in support of When in Need Foundation
Senator Sanders also viewed the visit as a time for personal growth and development regarding other cultures and felt warmly adopted by the Nigerian people. He was even given the title of chief by four kings there.
Senator Sanders was proud to work with the When In Need Foundation on the Nigerian mission. WIN provides grants for students and young professionals to continue their education. They support schools, orphanages and various hostels that assist the less fortunate. WIN also organizes health and education fairs.
At the upcoming press conference, Sanders will provide an informational update to community members in the 10th Senatorial District on the current state of Nigeria and what supplies and resources are needed there and how we collectively can provide support.
Senator Sanders hopes to encourage Americans and Nigerian-Americans to help the beautiful African Nation and would like to work with representatives from the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York to accomplish this goal.
If you would like to join the press conference:
Who: State Senator James Sanders Jr., When in Need Foundation
What: Press Conference on Mission to Nigeria
Where: St. Clement Pope Church (outside)
141-11 123rd Avenue, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
(onsite parking)
When: Friday, May 12, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Why: To help the people of Nigeria and their family and friends living in the United States.
April 2017 Mission of Mercy
Dear Friends, Family and Supporters,
When In Need (WIN) Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and non governmental organization registered both in the United States of America and Nigeria. Since 2012, the WIN Foundation has continued to impact lives globally through its outreach program, Mission Of Mercy (MOM). The foundation has assisted many individuals, groups, institutions and communities globally with basic amenities, food supplies, agriculture, healthcare, clean water, farming, rebuilding schools, educational grants and other resources.
This year, in efforts to expand our reach and help more individuals in need, we need your support!
From April 27 – 29, 2017, the When In Need Foundation will make a Mission of Mercy (MOM) to Ideato Imo state Nigeria. This particular medical mission was inspired by a letter received from a community in Ideato South in Imo State Nigeria. Ideato south has an estimated population of 550,000. Our investigation revealed that this community has been greatly deprived of accessible healthcare, general sustainable development, children’s education and women/youth empowerment. This deplorable state of healthcare has claimed the lives of many in this community.
The April mission will be supported by a team of family physicians, ophthalmologists, pharmacists, nurses and several other public health professionals. During the mission, we intend to attend to 6,000 adults and children. Free services to be performed includes physical and ophthalmic examinations ; provision of education and treatments for multiple ailments including hypertension, diabetes, cholera, malaria and typhoid fever; provision of free reading and distance glasses for at least 4,500 people; and offering of preventative health education to reduce the prevalence of communicable diseases.
We seek your support and partnership to help extend the hand of charity to those in need in Nigeria through the donation of medical supplies and any other means of support available within your institution’s capacity. Please find attached the list of items needed for our medical mission; we also welcome the donation of any other items not included in this list. If you would like to make a monetary donation for the WIN Foundation to purchase needed medical items, please donate to our GoFundMe campaign at https://www.gofundme.com/seed-a-need-in-nigeria.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and we appreciate your support!
Sincerely,
Chief Dr. Chetatchi Ecton
CEO/Founder, When in Need Foundation
Medical Supply Donations can be sent to:
WIN Philadelphia Office
Parkside Avenue, Suite 400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
WIN New York Office
96-04 57th Avenue, Suite 6A
Corona, NY 11368
WIN Nigeria Headquarters
Suit 24 Metro Plaza
Central Business District
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
Nigeria
2nd Nigeria Office
85/87 Okigwe Road
Owerri IMO State
Nigeria
List of Items Needed For Medical Mission To Nigeria
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List of Items Needed for When In Need Foundation Medical Mission |
Over the counter or |
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Nigeria – Nov. 2016 |
Quantity |
Funds needed to purchase |
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Estimated No of People to be served – 8000 |
prescription drugs in Nigeria |
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Abo-Mbaise Imo state local govt area – Age (0-17) 162,156 (18-65+) – 66,424 General Population – 228,580 |
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Ahiazu-Mbaise Imo State Local govt area – Age (0-17) 101,210 (18-65+) – 99,250 General Population – 200,460 |
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Ezinihitte Imo State Local govt area – Age (0-17) – 101 ,023 (18-65+) – 97,027 General Population – 198,050 |
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First Aid |
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1 |
Hydrogen peroxide solution |
1000 bottles |
Over the counter |
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2 |
Antibiotic Ointments |
1000 tubes |
Over the counter |
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3 |
Band aids |
250 boxes |
Over the counter |
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4 |
Alcohol wipes |
250 boxes |
Over the counter |
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5 |
Cotton Wool |
500 bottles |
Over the counter |
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6 |
Hand sanitizers |
5000 bottles |
Over the counter |
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7 |
Iodine |
1000 bottles |
Over the counter |
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8 |
Gauze |
500 packs |
Over the counter |
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9 |
Pain relievers ( Aspirin, Advil, Tynenol, Ibroprofen etc) |
1000 |
Over the counter |
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10 |
Gloves |
300 Boxes (S, M, L, XL) |
Over the counter |
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11 |
Calamine lotion |
2500 bottles |
Over the counter |
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12 |
Face mask |
500 boxes |
Over the counter |
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13 |
Medical gowns |
100 units |
Over the counter |
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14 |
Stethoscope |
50 units |
Over the counter |
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Eye care |
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15 |
Reading glasses( +3.25, +2.75, +1.00, 1.50+2.00, 2.50) |
5000 units |
Over the counter |
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16 |
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500 packs |
Over the counter |
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17 |
Anti-allergic eye drops (systane, moisturizing lubricating eye drops, visine, ocuvite) |
2000 units |
Over the counter |
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Equipments for Eye Care |
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18 |
Auto ref |
20 units |
over the counter |
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19 |
Ophthalmoscope |
20 units |
over the counter |
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20 |
Trial sets |
20 units |
over the counter |
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21 |
Senile Charts |
20 units |
over the counter |
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22 |
Light set |
24 units |
over the counter |
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Diabetic Care |
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23 |
Blood glucose test strips |
1000 units |
over the counter |
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24 |
Blood glucose monitoring system |
100 units |
over the counter |
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25 |
Blood pressure monitor |
200 units |
over the counter |
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Cold, Fever, Digestive health and other infections. |
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26 |
Diahrea Medication |
5000 units |
over the counter |
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27 |
Pepto-Bismol |
1000 units |
over the counter |
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28 |
Imodium |
1000 units |
over the counter |
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29 |
Antacid |
1000 units |
over the counter |
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Vitamins |
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30 |
Ocuvite eye care supplement |
500 units |
over the counter |
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31 |
Muti Vitamins |
500 units |
over the counter |
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32 |
Centrum silver |
500 units |
over the counter |
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33 |
Vitamin C |
100 bottles |
over the counter |
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34 |
Muti Vitamin D3 |
500 bottles |
over the counter |
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35 |
Biotin – Vitamin B |
500 bottles |
over the counter |
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Educational Materials |
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36 |
Diabetic Teaching Materials |
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37 |
High Blood Pressure Materials |
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38 |
Healthy Living Brochures or teaching materials |
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PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION |
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Malaria medications |
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39 |
Combisunate |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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40 |
Coartem |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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41 |
Artemether/Lumfantrine |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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Eye Care |
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42 |
Diclofenac |
1000 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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43 |
Steroidal inflammatory drop |
3000 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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Diabetic Care |
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45 |
Diabetes monitoring kit |
100 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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46 |
Metformin |
500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
47 |
Methyldopa (high blood pressure) |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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Cold, Fever, Digestive health and other infections. |
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48 |
Anti worm medication (Zolat,Wormin) |
1000 bottles/satchets |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
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49 |
Antibiotics (Amoxil, Ampiclux) |
1000 bottles |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 347.249.3500 or by email at whenineedfoundation@gmail.com We are grateful for your help. All donations can be mailed or shipped to our official addresses at:
- 96-04 57th Ave. Suite 6A, Corona NY 11368
- 4950 Parkside Avenue, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- 85/87 Okigwe road, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
- No 1 Zambezi Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi, Maitama Abuja
When In Need Medical Mission To Africa – We Need Your Help!
Dear Friend:
Over the past two years the When in Need Foundation has taken several medical missions to the most rural areas of Nigeria. While these trips had specific focuses, i.e. delivering Malaria medications for example, what we’ve learned is that whenever a doctor is in the area, people from multiple communities come to receive even the most basic of checkups and treatments.
On November 15th we head back to Nigeria to visit three separate rural communities with an estimated population of 600,000+ individuals. The primary focus of this trip is to provide eye examinations for 8000 children, women and community members and up to 5000 pairs of glasses. Please watch our last When In Need Mission To Africa at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egB9umpKIoI
Additionally, we are bringing doctors who can give regular examinations on various medical conditions. As diabetes, high blood pressure and diarrhea are some of the major issues Nigerians face, we are in need of various basic supplies. As our friends, business partners and fellow community members we are asking for your help.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 347.249.3500 or by email at whenineedfoundation@gmail.com We are grateful for your help. All donations can be mailed or shipped to our official addresses at:
- 96-04 57th Ave. Suite 6A, Corona NY 11368
- 4950 Parkside Avenue, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- 85/87 Okigwe road, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
- No 1 Zambezi Crescent off Aguyi Ironsi, Maitama Abuja
In kind monetary donations can be made on our website at www.winfound.org or via our gofundme page at https://www.gofundme.com/winmission2africa
Below is a list of items we need. Anything you can donate or help us obtain would be extremely appreciated.
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List of Items Needed for When In Need Foundation Medical Mission |
Over the counter or |
|
|
|
Nigeria – Nov. 2016 |
Quantity |
Funds needed to purchase |
|
|
Estimated No of People to be served – 5000 |
prescription drugs in Nigeria |
|
|
|
Abo-Mbaise Imo state local govt area – Age (0-17) 162,156 (18-65+) – 66,424 General Population – 228,580 |
|
|
|
|
Ahiazu-Mbaise Imo State Local govt area – Age (0-17) 101,210 (18-65+) – 99,250 General Population – 200,460 |
|
|
|
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Ezinihitte Imo State Local govt area – Age (0-17) – 101 ,023 (18-65+) – 97,027 General Population – 198,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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First Aid |
|
|
|
1 |
Hydrogen peroxide solution |
1000 bottles |
Over the counter |
|
2 |
Antibiotic Ointments |
1000 tubes |
Over the counter |
|
3 |
Band aids |
250 boxes |
Over the counter |
|
4 |
Alcohol wipes |
250 boxes |
Over the counter |
|
5 |
Cotton Wool |
500 bottles |
Over the counter |
|
6 |
Hand sanitizers |
5000 bottles |
Over the counter |
|
7 |
Iodine |
1000 bottles |
Over the counter |
|
8 |
Gauze |
500 packs |
Over the counter |
|
9 |
Pain relievers ( Aspirin, Advil, Tynenol, Ibroprofen etc) |
1000 |
Over the counter |
|
10 |
Gloves |
300 Boxes (S, M, L, XL) |
Over the counter |
|
11 |
Calamine lotion |
2500 bottles |
Over the counter |
|
12 |
Face mask |
500 boxes |
Over the counter |
|
13 |
Medical gowns |
100 units |
Over the counter |
|
14 |
Stethoscope |
50 units |
Over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eye care |
|
|
|
15 |
Reading glasses( +3.25, +2.75, +1.00, 1.50+2.00, 2.50) |
5000 units |
Over the counter |
|
16 |
|
500 packs |
Over the counter |
|
17 |
Anti-allergic eye drops (systane, moisturizing lubricating eye drops, visine, ocuvite) |
2000 units |
Over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equipments for Eye Care |
|
|
|
18 |
Auto ref |
20 units |
over the counter |
|
19 |
Ophthalmoscope |
20 units |
over the counter |
|
20 |
Trial sets |
20 units |
over the counter |
|
21 |
Senile Charts |
20 units |
over the counter |
|
22 |
Light set |
24 units |
over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diabetic Care |
|
|
|
23 |
Blood glucose test strips |
1000 units |
over the counter |
|
24 |
Blood glucose monitoring system |
100 units |
over the counter |
|
25 |
Blood pressure monitor |
200 units |
over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cold, Fever, Digestive health and other infections. |
|
|
|
26 |
Diahrea Medication |
5000 units |
over the counter |
|
27 |
Pepto-Bismol |
1000 units |
over the counter |
|
28 |
Imodium |
1000 units |
over the counter |
|
29 |
Antacid |
1000 units |
over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vitamins |
|
|
|
30 |
Ocuvite eye care supplement |
500 units |
over the counter |
|
31 |
Muti Vitamins |
500 units |
over the counter |
|
32 |
Centrum silver |
500 units |
over the counter |
|
33 |
Vitamin C |
100 bottles |
over the counter |
|
34 |
Muti Vitamin D3 |
500 bottles |
over the counter |
|
35 |
Biotin – Vitamin B |
500 bottles |
over the counter |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Educational Materials |
|
|
|
36 |
Diabetic Teaching Materials |
|
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37 |
High Blood Pressure Materials |
|
|
|
38 |
Healthy Living Brochures or teaching materials |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION |
|
|
|
|
Malaria medications |
|
|
|
39 |
Combisunate |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
40 |
Coartem |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
41 |
Artemether/Lumfantrine |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Eye Care |
|
|
|
42 |
Diclofenac |
1000 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
43 |
Steroidal inflammatory drop |
3000 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diabetic Care |
|
|
|
45 |
Diabetes monitoring kit |
100 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
46 |
Metformin |
500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
47 |
Methyldopa (high blood pressure) |
2500 units |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cold, Fever, Digestive health and other infections. |
|
|
|
48 |
Anti worm medication (Zolat,Wormin) |
1000 bottles/satchets |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
|
49 |
Antibiotics (Amoxil, Ampiclux) |
1000 bottles |
Funds needed to purchase prescription medications in Nigeria |
Sincerely,
Chetachi Ecton
Founder and President
When In Need Foundation
When In Need Foundation on FOX, DC Segment from September 2016
Watch When In Need Foundation’s CEO, Ms Chetachi Ecton and Media Director, George Onuorah sit down with Annie Yu of Fox 5 DC to discuss the foundation’s global work supporting orphans, individuals with special needs, the elderly, displaced around the globe through its Mission of Mercy projects.
