This is the heartbeat behind the H4P (Here for Perfection) Organization’s 7th edition of Celebration of Love, held at Fire City Chapel, 10 December 2025 where compassion took tangible form: nourishing meals, free health screenings, dental care, physiotherapy sessions, and a closing circle of encouragement that transformed empathy into action. The distribution of Christmas gifts to the caregivers and parents present was deeply moving and brought immense joy to all present. “Christmas is a season of love, merriment and giving gifts,” said Bishop Charles Cofie Hackman, Founder and CEO of H4P Organization. “No matter how challenging the year has been, Christmas is a time to reflect and appreciate the gift of life.” The Celebration of Love is more than a health outreach—it is a living tribute to the late Mrs. Christina Anansewa Hackman, mother of H4P’s CEO, whose life was defined by tireless service to the disability community. Since its inception in 2023, the initiative has reached almost 5,000 persons with disabilities (PWDs) across Ghana, offering free general health screenings, eye care, dental services, and physiotherapy at institutions such as Tetteh-Ocloo State School for the Deaf, With God Cerebral Palsy Centre – Centre of Abilities (Winneba), Akropong School for the Blind, Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind, and Grow with God Cerebral Palsy and Disability Organization (Teshie). This year’s event drew notable disability advocates, including Mr. Alexander Kojo Tetteh (Ghana Disability Forum), Christopher Mawutor Agbega (Acting Executive Director, ShareCare Ghana), Madam Emilia Gyenkel, and Madam Hannah Awadzi (CEO, Inclusive Family Alliance). Their powerful messages reminded all that “Inclusion is not charity—it is a right.” They called for stronger medical and social support systems for families affected by cerebral palsy and urged parents to rise above self-pity, adding value to themselves to better support their children. For many caregivers and parents present, the day was a lifeline. High medical costs often prevent families from seeking care, while stigma remains a painful reality. Participants expressed heartfelt gratitude, describing the event as a reminder that every life matters—and they are not forgotten. The urgency behind this outreach is sobering. In Ghana, children with cerebral palsy face high rates of malnutrition due to feeding challenges and limited access to therapy—issues that also erode caregiver well-being. Research confirms the crisis: studies report alarming levels of stunting and underweight among children with CP, underscoring the need for practical feeding guidance and accessible physiotherapy. The timing was symbolic. Globally, December 3 marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a call to renew commitments to accessibility and dignity. Through initiatives like Celebration of Love, H4P lives up to its mantra: bringing dignity to disability.
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