Helping others who can’t help themselves is the greatest feeling i have experienced. I am perhaps best known for May 9th and yet since i became a Secretary for the Shen Yang and Shen Yuet Foundation so much of this satisfaction has been elevated!
This Foundation was established by my friend and extraordinary Businessman YC Shen in the name of his two sons! YC is the owner/founder of Sunda and Keda businesses with interests throughout Africa!
To Date
The Shen Yang & Shen Yuet Children’s Heart Foundation has made significant contributions since its establishment, including donating essential medical supplies to local hospitals and funding surgeries for 70 children since last year (by the end of 2024) estimated at hundreds of thousands of USD.
“During the week we spent time with families and children who have undergone heart surgeries, as well as those on the waiting list. These heartfelt interactions provided valuable insights into the personal challenges and triumphs experienced by these families. Testimonials from families like those of Angela, Yasir, Shadrack, and Kelvin underscored the life-changing impact of the foundation’s work. We planned visits which took the team to Kwashieman, Ablekuma, LA, and Nima. These visits also provided a deeper understanding of the daily struggles and needs of families and their children with congenital heart disease. During the family visits, the foundation made donations of cash and assorted SUNDA products to the families.
Tour of the Children’s Ward
During the tour of the children’s ward at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, The YC Shen family observed the medical facilities and interacted with young patients and healthcare staff. This tour highlighted the hospital’s needs and areas where the foundation can offer further assistance. Doctors talked about the need to expand the intensive care unit to accommodate more patience as well as upgrade the bedding.
Personal Motivation
YC Shen’s dedication to this cause is deeply personal, as one of his sons was born with a congenital heart condition. This personal experience inspired him to guide his two sons in helping other families facing similar challenges. The foundation’s mission is rooted in compassion and a genuine desire to make a difference. Besides this personal motivation, Mr. Shen also feels that the Ghanaian market has been great to the SUNDA group as the company now exports out of Ghana to Europe and South America and for this the company wants to give back to Ghanaians. 
Future Plan
Following the visit, the foundation plans to launch several new initiatives aimed at providing comprehensive support to children with congenital heart disease in Ghana. In this regard, Mr. Shen pledged some new equipment to be donated to the cardiothoracic unit.
I hope Ghanaian businesses and owners will follow in similar footsteps! We can’t help everyone but we can all help some people!
