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Punuka Foundation, a Lagos-based organisation, has announced its second charity walk to raise awareness for the needs of children living with Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 

The foundation announced the 2024 charity walk tagged ‘Super Special Children’ in a statement on Tuesday, adding that the voluntary walk will hold on May 4 in Lagos and Abuja.

“It will take off in Lagos at 7 am from Layi Yusuf Street, Lekki Phase 1 (beside Zenith Bank), through Admiralty Way and terminate at PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors office at Oyibo Adjarho Street, Lekki Phase 1,” the statement reads.

“The take-off point in Abuja is Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors office at 9A, Freetown Street Wuse 2, and will terminate at the Eagle Square, Federal Secretariat.

“The Punuka Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established to pursue the objective of helping the needy in society.

“It focuses on people with developmental needs such as autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related conditions.”

Elizabeth Idigbe, executive secretary and trustee of the foundation, said the walk aims to provide support and equitable opportunity for “our super special children to maximise their potential”.

She said every child with special needs is uniquely talented but requires the right support and environment to showcase it and live an impactful life.

“Corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals are expected to participate in the walk,” she added.

Punuka was founded by Anthony Idigbe, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and Elizabeth, his wife.

They have held several programmes including sponsorship of early interventions, therapy sessions, training/sensitisation for caregivers and parents of special children.

Punuka has embarked on regular charity visits to special homes in major cities across Nigeria.