Sam Acho's family began Nigeria medical mission in 1989, raised $100K for hospital

Since 1989, Sam Acho's family has been dedicated to providing free medical care to underserved populations in Nigeria. In June 2017, they established the Living Hope Medical Center, significantly funded by Acho's NFL award nominations, which raised $100,000. This funding facilitated a shift from temporary medical missions to a permanent facility, ensuring consistent healthcare access throughout the year.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nfl/news/in-1989-nfl-star-sam-achos-family-began-a-medical-mission-in-nigeria-years-later-his-two-walter-payton-nfl-man-of-the-year-nominations-brought-100000-toward-a-permanent-hospital/articleshow/135167597.cms