The Class of 2000 Year Group of North Ridge Lyceum, popularly known as Millennium Teens, has extended support to child cancer and neonatal patients at the Department of Child Health, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, with a donation of cash, consumables, and medical equipment.

The donation formed part of activities marking the group’s 25th anniversary and sought to provide hope, relief, and encouragement to young patients and their families.

As part of the presentation, Millennium Teens donated GH¢25,000 each to the Paediatric Oncology Unit and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

In addition, the group provided medical supplies and consumables worth GH¢15,000, including child diapers, syringes, blood pressure machines, examination gloves, tissues, detergents, and other essentials. To brighten the day for the children, the group also shared toys and party bags filled with goodies and stationery sets.

Recognising the dedication of frontline health professionals, Millennium Teens further made a cash presentation to nurses and caregivers at both the Paediatric Oncology and Neonatal units in appreciation of their tireless efforts in caring for vulnerable patients.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Spokesperson Ms Anna Betsylee Agyepong explained the motivation behind the initiative, “Twenty-five years after completing North Ridge Lyceum, we found it meaningful to return and give back to society. We know the challenges some families face, especially when babies are born pre-term. The least we can do is to support parents and children to ensure survival and give them hope.”

She encouraged the public to emulate similar acts of kindness, stressing the urgent need for consistent support for child cancer patients who require long-term treatment.

Receiving the donation, Paediatric Oncologist and Chair of the Fundraising Committee, Dr Ernestina Schandorf, expressed deep gratitude to Millennium Teens, describing the gesture as a timely intervention.

“This donation goes a long way to support vulnerable children – both pre-term babies in the Neonatal Unit and children battling cancer. It has come at the right time and will truly make a difference,” she said.

Dr Schandorf also used the opportunity to appeal for public support to complete the ongoing construction of a 40-bed ward for child cancer patients.



The project, which began a year and a half ago, was expected to be completed in March 2025 but has stalled due to funding constraints.

“The current ward is full, and some patients are still waiting in the emergency room to be admitted. Completing this new facility will allow us to accommodate more children, provide timely treatment, and reduce the risk of infection,” she explained.

As part of their visit, Millennium Teens toured the Department of Child Health, where they interacted with patients, parents, and caregivers, offering words of encouragement and camaraderie.