Dennis Odong on Hope Ward 2008 – 2009

Posted on by

It was with deep sorrow that we bid farewell to our favourite Hope Ward child Dennis Odong on the early afternoon of Thursday, August 6th 2009.

Dennis had been with us for more than a year, we did our very best to treat him and he was very brave in his fight against cancer.

Dennis had many friends on Hope Ward, he was a very special child.

In his last month the cancer spread very quickly to his spine and lungs eventually leading to his death. He was on very strong painkillers and we did our best to ensure he was comfortable in his last days.

We will greatly miss Dennis. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Jemimah Kiboss – Kyeyune

Program Coordinator
International Medical Foundation.

The photos below offer some fond memories of Dennis:
See some more on Flickr.

1 Dennis after operation with surgeon Dr Ben Khingi in April 2008 2 Dennis on Hope Ward in early 2008 after first surgery 3 Dennis with friend Lucy on Hope Ward in May 2008 4 Dennis playing on Hope ward with other children in May 2008 5 Dennis in January 2009 playing with children on Hope Ward 5a Dennis with Dr Hamza on Hope Ward in February 2009 6 Dennis with friends on Hope Ward celebrating a birthday in April 2009 7 Dennis with friend Dr Richard on Hope Ward in May 2009 8 Dennis and Zainab playing behind Dr Richards back 8a Dennis playing with friends Connor and Zainab in May 2009 9 Dennis playing with friend Tom on Hope Ward in June 2009 10 Dennis with friends Zainab and Ernest on Hope Ward in June 2009 11 Dennis with Nurse Sylvia on Hope Ward in June 2009 12 Dennis resting near Lake Victoria on Hope Ward Childrens outing during his last few days 12a Dennis resting near Lake Victoria on Hope Ward Childrens outing during his last few days

One thought on “Dennis Odong on Hope Ward 2008 – 2009”

  1. I have only recently discovered this sad news. I would like to thank all that have donated time and money to the Suubi Trust, International Hospital Kampala, and those at Hope Ward that took great care of him during the year of his life that he spent there. Whilst I was there I saw him going from being a very sick little boy to a smiling, happy one, playing with some of his new toys.
    Please continue to support Suubi Trust so it can continue to help more of those with serious illness without the means to help themselves.

    Jennifer

Comments are closed.