The chief executive officer of McDan Group of Companies Daniel McKorley has offered to pay the medical expenses of the man described as “Ghana’s tallest man” Sulemana Abdul-Samed also known as Awuche.
Awuche’s current priority is to raise money for plastic surgery to deal with a serious skin complaint on one leg, ankle and foot caused by the excess growth of the limb. He currently measures 7ft 4 inches.
He was diagnosed with a rare endocrine disorder called acromegaly, which is caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body.
Sharing the news on his decision on Facebook to help Awuche, McDan said: “As I have always known, I’m lucky to have a big, supportive family that is compassionate towards other people. That truly warms my heart.”
“I want to teach them (my children) about benevolence and charity. If I raise them to practice the importance of sharing what they have, something I believe will carry them through life, I’ll be a proud father.”
“This is why I was privileged to invite Sulemana Abdul-Samed [Awuche], the tallest man in Ghana, into my home to meet my family and to see how we could help him with his chronic ulcer and excess growth hormone issues.”
“My wife and kids consistently whispered into my ears to pay the entire cost of Awuche’s medical treatment and to ensure that he was going to live a longer, healthier and happier life. As I have always known, I’m lucky to have a big, supportive family that is compassionate towards other people. That truly warms my heart,’ McDan posted on Facebook.
Reporting by Fred Dzakpata in Accra
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