With hearts full of gratitude to God, Jesulana Hope Alive Foundation records yet another meaningful outreach carried out this month through a visit to Cerebral Palsy Center, a visit that was originally scheduled for January but had to be postponed due to the center’s relocation, which was unknown to us at the time. By the grace of God, we were finally able to make the visit, and it proved to be a deeply enlightening and emotional experience for the team.

During the visit, Mr. Olamilekan Daniel introduced Jesulana Hope Alive Foundation to the attendant, who also happened to be the founder of the center. He explained the vision and mission of the Foundation and shared how the team has remained committed to reaching out to homes and vulnerable people over the past several months. Engr. Festus Jesulana also shared the testimony behind the name Jesulana, explaining how God instructed the change from Ogunlana to Jesulana, meaning “Jesus makes way,” as inspired by John 14:6. This testimony added a spiritual depth to the meeting and reflected the faith upon which the Foundation stands.

In response, the founder carefully explained that the center is not an orphanage home, but a specialized care center for children living with cerebral palsy and other related neurological challenges. She shared touching insights from her personal journey, revealing that her own daughter had the same condition, which inspired her to establish the center about thirteen years ago. She explained the stigma many families face and how difficult it can be for parents caring for such children, especially when regular schools cannot admit them and constant care is required. Her words were moving and eye opening, helping us understand more clearly the unique needs of children with cerebral palsy and the burden carried by their families.

She informed us that the center currently caters for eleven children, with nine living in the home and two being brought daily by their parents. One of the most striking parts of our discussion was her emphasis that the services rendered there are offered free of charge to the families. She explained that the center is funded mainly by donations from compassionate individuals and foundations, and she passionately highlighted the urgent need for financial support, not just food items. According to her, funds are needed for staff salaries, medications, fruits, daily care, maintenance, and the completion of an ongoing building project. She also noted that some of the children do not feed by mouth and require tube feeding, making the work highly demanding and requiring trained, well paid caregivers. Her explanation revealed the painful knowledge gap that often exists between sponsors and operators of care homes like theirs.

We were also taken on a tour of the center and shown the remarkable building project in progress, including the reception, kitchen, dining room, therapy room, wellness room, training hall, and other apartments. It was both inspiring and humbling to see the scale of the vision and the level of dedication behind the work being done. The founder also shared how public platforms and speaking opportunities have helped raise support for the project in the past, and she expressed her willingness to speak with potential sponsors whenever invited.

At the end of the visit, prayers were offered for the center, and the founder also prayed for Jesulana Hope Alive Foundation, a moment that brought warmth, encouragement, and spiritual renewal to the team.

To the glory of God, the Foundation donated the following items during the visit: one carton of Milo, one carton of Goodtime Milk, one carton of Good Mama Soap, half carton of wipes, diapers, Peak Milk refill, Freshyo, one carton of biscuits, two cartons of noodles, tissue, half carton of Amazing, and Huggies diapers. In addition, the Foundation extended cash gifts to several individuals as part of its monthly benevolence commitment.

Present during the outreach were Engr. Festus Jesulana, Mrs. Adenike Jesulana, and Mr. Olamilekan Daniel.

This visit remains a powerful reminder that every outreach is more than a donation exercise. It is an opportunity to learn, to share hope, to strengthen lives, and to see more clearly the different dimensions of need that exist in our society. We give God all the glory for yet another impactful outing.