Reunite the Ronald and Mary Atoh Family who have been separated by war for almost two years

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TEAM FUNDRAISER Crescentia DeGoede and Emiljun Rapada are organizing this fundraiser.

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A beautiful family, the Atohs, have been separated by war for almost two years. The mother, Mrs. Mary Atoh has been living in Somers, New York, while her beloved husband, Ronald and their two adopted sons, Fusi and Romano, have been stuck in Cameroon, unable to come to America due to lack of funds and immigration challenges. I am asking for donations on their behalf to help them pay the hefty immigration fees, plane ticket and travel costs, and have a little seed money to start their new life in America. Every donation helps bring the family’s reunion that much closer, and is so deeply appreciated!

The Atohs are among 2 Million people that have been displaced from their homes, due to a violent civil war that broke out in Cameroon in 2016. In 2017, the police forced the Atohs to leave their beautiful home in Bafut, Cameroon. Like many, the Atohs found refuge in the capitol city of Yaoundé. But resources were scarce and it was very hard to make a living there. Because Mary was a U.S. citizen, the U.S. embassy arranged with Mary’s brother to have her travel to the U.S. and live with her brother. Sadly, Ronald and the boys were unable to travel with Mary due to immigration issues, and have been separated from her ever since. The country is still ravaged by war and life is very challenging in Cameroon.

Mary joined the Unification Church in New York City in the 1970s. She has dedicated her life in service to God. Taking a leap of faith, Mary immigrated to Cameroon after she was Blessed in Marriage to Ronald in 1989, at the age of 40. In 2000, by the grace of God, Mary and Ronald were able to adopt two baby sons, Fusi and Romano, who they love dearly. Though it wasn’t always easy they made a happy life together in Cameroon until the war separated their family. To make matters worse Mary, now 72, had a serious stroke shortly after arriving in the U.S., which has left her handicapped and unable to work.

The Atoh family would deeply appreciate any support that you can give towards the reunion of their family.

YESTERDAY by Crescentia DeGoede, Organizer

Hi Everyone, Thank you so much to everyone who’s donated! We’ve already made enough for Fusi and Romano to pay the fees to obtain the necessary travel documents. I’m transferring the funds to Mr. Atoh tonight. Now, we’re working on raising the funds for the immigration application fee for Mr. Atoh. If you haven’t done so already, please share this fundraiser on your Facebook page. It will help more people to hear the Atohs story, and hopefully be moved to donate. Thanks again! ~Crescentia

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