Amoah donates to Tema SOS Village

Accra, June 29, GNA - Black Stars striker Matthew Amoah has donated assorted foodstuffs and beverages to the Tema SOS Village. The donation which took place last Friday was the NAC Breda striker's contribution towards social responsibility.

The items estimated at over 2,000 Ghana Cedis (Two Thousand Ghana cedis) included cartons of milk, bags of rice, toiletries, tomato paste, cartons of Milo and bags of sugar was aimed at supporting the upkeep of the children in the Orphanage.

Amoah who was accompanied by his wife, Justina added a cash donation of 1000 US dollars and promised an extra monthly contribution of 50 Euros towards the upbringing of the inmates of the orphanage.

The Black Stars' striker cited his love for children as the motivation behind the donation.

"I love children and I was touched by the plight of these children who have no parents. They have nobody in their lives and usually depend on people like us for their livelihood.

"I strongly believe this gesture will serve as a worthy motivation to others to help these children realize their dreams." Isaac Kojo Ackon, Village Director of SOS thanked the Black Stars striker

for his kind gesture and encouraged others to emulate his example. 29 June 09