PEREZ MUSIK RECOUNTS THE PRICE HE HAD TO PAY TO SAVE HIS MOTHER FROM DYING

Ghanaian gospel musician and music producer, Frank Tagoe known as Perez Musik has recounted his ordeal in searching for a blood donor for his mother who suffered from cancer two years ago.

The "Hewale Lala" crooner who spoke at this year's MTN Ghana Foundation, "Save a Life" blood donation exercise entreated the public to cultivate the habit of donating blood to the National Blood Service as many die due to insufficient blood at blood banks.

"About two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, and her treatment required frequent blood transfusions. Every week, we had to search for blood, and it was a daunting task.

Sometimes, we'd arrive at the hospital, only to be told that there was no blood available. And to make matters worse, some individuals would sell blood to desperate families like mine. We were spending approximately GH¢2,800 every week just to get the blood my mother needed," he recounted.

Perez Musik added that the experience taught him the value of blood donation and the impact it can have on families in need emphasizing the importance of the exercise.

"Fortunately, my assistant at the time was a blood donor, and her donor card helped us access the blood my mother needed. So, I urge you all to find it in your hearts to donate blood and help alleviate the shortage in our hospitals. Let's work together to ensure that no family has to go through what mine did," he added.