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About Us
Our Inspiration
When my Husband was sick of cancer, I was drained without knowing it. Why won’t anyone talk with me about grief and dying? No one spoke to me about support, grief, and survival. My children were all affected emotionally because we had dreams as a family, and we were seeing everything- a loving father and husband suffer and drained. All our love, dreams and aspirations shattering. We prayed and hoped things get better but one day what we feared most happened. He passed. Our world ended. When my husband passed my mother-in-law passed same day from Grief and my father-in-law passed shortly after from grief. In January I lost a friend from grief. During my moment of Grief, I almost died same with my children.
People believe children do not grieve but they grief so much and if not handled it affects them for a lifetime.
Yesterday, I was speaking with a friend whose husband is suffering from kidney disease, she made a comment that those people caring for the sick are so overwhelmed without knowing always and cannot think straight but people do not understand that but judge them rather than support. I realize People judge people from their own perspective because they are not wearing the shoes. People need to be enlightened.
My husband wanted to share his grief and thoughts about dying with me, but I was not enlightened which made me not to be prepared for his death. It is still happening today. Rare cancer kills fast but there are options hence our setting up of Echoes of Life.
In the past one year, I realize that sharing brings healing. Sharing experiences with people earned me a family. Family of people who share same thoughts. You will never know what people pass through until you share and support each other. Our coming together birthed Echoes of Life.
Our Team
Ruth Ukwenya - President/Project Adviser
Fidelia Alika - Finance Director
Ifeoma Saba - Humanitarian Director
Adetutu Osuide - Director
Yetunde Thomas - Outreach Director
Rukayat Bello - Administrative Director
Get Involved
Philanthropy
Make a difference in the lives of children and families who are grieving a death through your charitable giving to Echoes of Life.
Time and Treasure
Echoes of Life relies on volunteers to assist with our programs, community outreach, and events. These are group facilitators that support families grieving a death or sickness every week, our board of directors and advisory board members, and those who show up in the community. We love our volunteers!
Attend a Echoes of Life Event
Find out more about our events, including our Grief Awareness Day & Rare cancer Awareness Day!
Our thoughts
Grief taught me that we do not own our lives. they are loans given to us. Grief means adapting to a new life without that person or thing we hold so dear. What you believe and share about your grief will help you either progress to healing or not.
At Echoes of life, we share in your grief and help you develop a workable plan that will help you move on well.
The Story
Once upon a time, there lived a man named CSP Emmanuel Ayegba Ukwenya (JP) Also known as Deboy. He was not just any man; he was a beacon of hope, a philanthropist of excellence whose kindness knew no bounds.
Born on December 5, 1979 to Michael and Veronica Ukwenya, Emmanuel grew up with a heart as big as his native land. He joined the Nigeria Police in 2009, rising through the ranks until he became a Chief Superintendent of Police, a title he wore with pride and honor.
But Emmanuel's greatness wasn't measured by his rank alone. No, it was in the way he touched lives, in the way he brought relief and succor to those in need. Even when rare cancers struck him down, he remained steadfast in his mission of charity, always putting others first.
As he lay on his sickbed, Emmanuel pondered how he could continue his life's work of helping others, even in the face of his own mortality. Little did he know that his legacy of compassion would endure long after he was gone.
Tragically, on a fateful Saturday in April 10, 2021, Emmanuel's journey on this earth came to an end in a hospital far from home, in Houston, Texas. His passing sent ripples of sorrow through the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Among those left behind was his beloved wife, Ruth, and their four boys. But the grief that engulfed their family was not yet done with them. For within hours of Emmanuel's passing, tragedy struck again.
First, came the heartbreaking news of Ruth's mother-in-law's death a few hours after Emmanuel's passing, unable to bear the weight of losing her son and husband in quick succession. Then, as if in a cruel twist of fate, Ruth's father-in-law followed suit, consumed by the grief of losing his wife and son.
In the wake of such profound loss, Ruth found herself adrift in a sea of sorrow, grappling with the devastating reality of grief. But from the depths of her despair, she emerged with a newfound purpose.
Determined to navigate the treacherous waters of grief in a healthy and constructive manner, Ruth embarked on a mission to enlighten others about the dangers of unchecked sorrow. Together with a team of kindred spirits who had also experienced personal loss, she sought to shine a light on the path to healing.
Through their collective efforts, they shared stories of resilience and strength, offering guidance and support to those who found themselves lost in the darkness of grief. They spoke of the importance of seeking help, of finding healthy ways to cope, and of embracing the transformative power of healing.
And as they journeyed together, Ruth and her companions honored the memory of CSP Emmanuel Ayegba Ukwenya (JP), ensuring that his legacy of love and generosity would live on in the lives of those he touched. For though he may have left this world, his spirit endured, a guiding light for all who sought solace in the midst of sorrow.
Our Value
At Echoes of Life, our values guide everything we do. They reflect our commitment to our community and the principles that drive us forward as we CARE:
Compassion: We treat each individual with kindness, understanding, and empathy, acknowledging their inherent dignity and worth.
Advocacy: We are ardent advocates for rare cancer awareness, education, and research, working to amplify impacted individuals' voices and create positive change in healthcare systems and policies.
Resilience: We promote resilience as a guiding principle, encouraging individuals to overcome difficulties, find hope in the face of adversity, and embrace life courageously.
Empowerment: We empower individuals to take control of their journeys, providing them with the resources, knowledge, and support needed to navigate their paths with confidence and determination.ultivating a community that appreciates life's various sides and lends a helping hand.
Our mission
Our mission is to create awareness, hope, and healing for people those facing grief in whatever form and also for those diagnosed with rare cancers. We believe that shared experiences and mutual support can be powerful therapeutic catalysts. We seek to be a beacon of support and compassion for individuals going through difficult times by cultivating a community that appreciates life's various sides and lends a helping hand.
OUR APPROACH
Be Better - Healing starts with you ===FORGIVENESS
Best Experiences You Originally Undermine=== BE YOU
Build change Idol===SHARING MENTORS
MEMBERSHIP
It is membership-based corporation and hope to grow in membership and encourage people to volunteer their time and resources to make the society a better place.
THAT ONE KILLER- GRIEF
About 2.5 million people die in the United States annually, each leaving an average of five grieving people behind. When Grief is not handled properly it becomes complicated grief. Grief increases inflammation, which can worsen health problems you already have and cause new ones. It batters the immune system, leaving you depleted and vulnerable to infection. The heartbreak of grief can increase blood pressure and the risk of blood clots.
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OUR services
- School Awareness support
- Adolescent support
- Children support
- Family support.
- Share support groups
events
Founder's Day:
(April 10) Tagged: “That one Killer-Grief”
Project "Help the grieving family
GRIEF AWARENESS DAY
- National Grief Awareness Day on August 30 is dedicated to raising awareness of the myriad ways in which individuals cope with loss. It offers resources to those going through personal losses and reminds us to support people we know who are grieving. Everyone grieves in their own way and at their own pace.
Children's Grief Awareness Day is observed every year on the third Thursday in November (the Thursday before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving).
- The third Tuesday in November marks the annual National Grief and Bereavement Day in Canada.
RARE CANCER AWARENESS DAY OUTREACH
- Rare Cancer Day is observed on September 30 to highlight the challenges patients face and to unify individuals living with rare cancers for awareness and early diagnosis.
CAMPAIGNS
* SCHOOL
* HOSPITAL
* WORSHIP CENTERS
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the big news
There is a healthy grief.
do you know that people grieve so many things not just death and sickness?
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