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Defying all odds to pursue passion – the case of ‘Joel the Painter’

Joel is a quadriplegic who lives at Gomoa Onyadze in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region who has defied his challenges and pursuing his passion and talent.

Date Created : 8/24/2023 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Irene Kwakye/Ghanadistricts.com

For a man whose all four of his limbs are dysfunctional, one would not be expecting any activity from him; but he has taken the challenge of abled men and women and using a part of his body (the mouth) to paint.

At a young age of his life, he fell sick and he never recovered but grew weaker with each passing day. Not even visits to many health facilities produced any hope forcing his parents to give up on him.

But through the help of a benefactor, he decided to try painting but after his hands failed him because they couldn’t grip the brush firmly, he turned to his mouth.

Today his work is appreciated by many Ghanaians and foreigners alike including the U.S Ambassador to Ghana.

All Joel wants is support to grow and sell his art so he can serve as an example to many others who find themselves in similar situations.