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My Father’s Gift
How One Man’s Purpose Became a Journey of Hope and Healing
by Sixtus Z. Atabong, PA-C
Born into a poor West African family in the disease-stricken town of Fontem, John N. Atabong embarked into the unknown in search of hope. He was eleven, but he triumphed against all odds to give his children the best care and education available. Eventually, he sacrificed his most valuable possession, his son Sixtus, sending him to study in the United States with nothing more than lessons learned from his days working the farms and his father’s basic biblical teachings. Sixtus Atabong’s journey of temptations and challenges in the US gives rise to a mission: to give back. He uses his gift to extend God’s healing hands and unfailing love to the far corners of the earth through sustainable health care infrastructures. Fulfilling his father’s dream, Sixtus hopes that he too can leave the world a better place than he found it.
Hana Qubti, Purpose Medical Mission volunteer
Hana Qubti, Purpose Medical Mission volunteer
Kent Hance, Former Chancellor Texas Tech University System, Former U.S Representative Texas 19th District
Kent Hance, Former Chancellor Texas Tech University System, Former U.S Representative Texas 19th District
Dan Pope, Mayor of Lubbock
Dan Pope, Mayor of Lubbock
Bryan Mudd, News Anchor, KAMC-TV, Lubbock Texas
Bryan Mudd, News Anchor, KAMC-TV, Lubbock Texas
Linda C. Delaney, MPAS, PA-C Past President Texas Academy of PAs Past Director At Large of the American Academy of PAs
Linda C. Delaney, MPAS, PA-C Past President Texas Academy of PAs Past Director At Large of the American Academy of PAs
Mark Lanier, lawyer and author of Christianity on Trial and Psalms for Living.
Mark Lanier, lawyer and author of Christianity on Trial and Psalms for Living.
Edward C. Benzel, MD, Emeritus Chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Edward C. Benzel, MD, Emeritus Chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Jodey Arrington, United States Congressman, 19th District of Texas
Jodey Arrington, United States Congressman, 19th District of Texas
Margaret Mbehesa PhD, Special Education Consultant
Margaret Mbehesa PhD, Special Education Consultant
Clarke E. Cochran, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Texas Tech University. Author of Religion in Public and Private Life.
Clarke E. Cochran, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Texas Tech University. Author of Religion in Public and Private Life.
Tom Stanton, Vice President and General Counsel-Texas Methodist Foundation, Director Congo Project For Relief
Tom Stanton, Vice President and General Counsel-Texas Methodist Foundation, Director Congo Project For Relief
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In the News
Sixtus Atabong Delivers Virtual Commencement Address For Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Health Professions Graduation Ceremony.
Follow this link to watch Sixtus's address https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/commencement/virtual-commencement.aspx
Sixtus Speaks To Students About Finding Passion And Purpose In Life.
Making our world a better place by taking action on issues we are passionate about. An in-depth discussion with 5th graders at Roscoe Wilson Elementary School.
Sixtus Speaks to Students at Frenship Heritage Middle School
Today, Sixtus Atabong met and spoke to students at Frenship Heritage Middle School in Lubbock, Texas. Pictured with Dr. Michelle McCord- Superintendent of Frenship ISD