Helicopter crash: Children’s support fund gets over GHS8m and $20,000

The Children’s Support Fund, established following the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash to support the welfare and education of orphaned children, has announced receipt of GHS 8,600,905.00 and US$20,000.00 in donations.

A public update issued by Dr. Valerie Sawyers, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs and Coordinator of the Fund, on Friday, October 17, provided details of contributions made between September 23 and October 12, 2025.

Recent donors include the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, BOST Energies, Bui Power Authority, Energy Commission, Ghana Cylinder Manufacturing Company Limited, as well as several individuals and agencies under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

Key individual contributors comprise Kow Eduakwa Sam, Israel Quarme Arye, Timothy Addai Adivilah Balagkutu, and Augustus Obuadum Tanoh.

Dr. Sawyerr has conveyed appreciation to all supporting institutions and individuals, urging others to contribute to the ongoing effort.

Donations can be made through Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited (Stanbic Heights Branch, Accra) using the following accounts:

• GHS Account: 9040013628372

• USD Account: 9040013628534

The statement added that Cheques and bank drafts should be made payable to “Children Support Fund 6825,” while mobile money contributions can also be made through the approved payment platforms attached to the release.

The Children’s Support Fund was launched to provide financial and educational assistance to the dependents of the victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of several public officials, including former Defence Minister Dr. Omane Boamah.