Musical concert to help wheelchair bound patient get ‘back on his feet again’ |21 July 2016

‘Back on My Feet Again’ is a fund-raising concert organised by Tanmi Production to raise money for Vincent Isaac, who he is suffering from Arnold-Chiari malformation (CMs) type 1. He is currently confined to a wheelchair.

Vincent Isaac worked as a qualified nurse for 25 years, and was a musician and a singer.

“It is a good gesture that Tanmi Production has decided to organise such concert, a group of artists willing to see me get back on my feet again. I can already see me walking in the future again. I want to be able to be active again, play my music, and make people laugh,” he said.

The fund-raising musical concert ‘Back on My Feet Again’ will take place on July 30 at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) starting at 7pm.

Many artists will be present to give their support to Mr Isaac such as Tanmi band and dancers, Philip Toussaint, Jean-Marc Volcy, Patrick Victor, Regie, Ion Kid, Jakim, Jany De Letourdie, John Vital, Simon Amade, Joenise Juliette, Vurna, Joseph Sinon, Ketty Melanie, Raymond Libanotis and M.J.

Joseph Sinon stated that in total they have to raise $15,000 (R195,524) for Vincent to be able to undergo surgery.

“Vincent Isaac is my friend, and Tanmi Production wanted to see him get back on his feet again. In the past he was a comedian, singer and musician. For now he is not able to work, and he is stuck in a wheelchair. For him to get better he needs to undergo surgery. So we are asking everyone to pitch together and raise funds for that good gesture,” he said.

If you want to give your support to Vincent Isaac, tickets for the show is currently on sale at R200 at Kot Do, National Arts Council (Nac), and Tanmi Shop.

Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance. Normally the cerebellum and parts of the brain stem sit in an indented space at the lower rear of the skull, above the foramen magnum (a funnel-like opening to the spinal canal). When part of the cerebellum is located below the foramen magnum, it is called a Chiari malformation.

CMs may develop when the bony space is smaller than normal, causing the cerebellum and brain stem to be pushed downward into the foramen magnum and into the upper spinal canal. The resulting pressure on the cerebellum and brain stem may affect functions controlled by these areas and block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)— the clear liquid that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord – to and from the brain.

Surgery is the only treatment available to correct functional disturbances or halt the progression of damage to the central nervous system. Most individuals who have surgery see a reduction in their symptoms and/or prolonged periods of relative stability. More than one surgery may be needed to treat the condition.