You’re stuck in Accra traffic, sun blazing, throat parched, and gets Sahara-dry. You reach for water – it’s a basic need, as Ghanaian as kelewele.
You reach for the nearest water—anything to beat the heat. We’ve all been there. But what if that simple choice could also gift a child with a hole-in-heart a second chance at life?
In Ghana, 1 in every 100 children is born with a heart defect . For most families, the diagnosis of “hole-in-heart” feels like a death sentence. Surgery costs? $6,000–$10,000. At Korle-Bu’s National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC), queues grow, but hope often dwindles.
Then, in 2016, something shifted. Awake Purified Drinking Water launched its “One4Life” initiative with a radical promise:
Every 500ml bottle you buy sets aside 10 pesewas to fund life-saving heart surgeries at NCTC.
No grand gestures. Just everyday Ghanaians choosing Awake—and unknowingly becoming heroes.
Behind the Scenes: Where Your Pesewas Go
Quarterly Donations: Awake’s contributions surged to GH¢150,000 every quarter in 2024—a 100% increase .
Funds cover medicines, ICU upgrades, and even Valentine’s Day meals for families waiting at NCTC .
This isn’t corporate charity—it’s Ghanaians funding Ghanaians. As brand ambassador Diana Hamilton puts it:
You’re not just drinking water; you’re pouring love into someone’s heartbeat.
In a nation where floods steal and heartbreak, your thirst can be an act of defiance. Every sip—a prayer. Every bottle—a lifeline. Drink awake, Ghana.
Visit [Korle-Bu NCTC] to meet children awaiting surgeries. Your next pure water choice could write their next chapter.
E.A-B Kelzi
